Job Description:
Role Title: Resource Assistant
Location: HS2 Project (Blackwell Earthmoving Limited)
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent / Full‑Time
Benefits: Auto‑Enrolment Pension; Life Assurance; Westfield Health Care
About the Role:
Blackwell Earthmoving Limited is a leading specialist earthworks contractor operating at the heart of the UK’s most significant national infrastructure programmes. From HS2 to the Lower Thames Crossing, our teams deliver high‑precision earthmoving, complex plant operations, and sustainable engineering solutions that support the nation’s long‑term growth and environmental commitments.
We are now seeking a proactive and highly organised Resource Assistant to provide key operational, administrative, and analytical support to the Resource Director. This role is central to ensuring effective coordination of people, plant, supply-chain partners, and reporting activities across the HS2 project. The successful candidate will help maintain smooth daily operations, uphold compliance, and contribute to Blackwell’s mission of being the earthworks contractor of choice, living our values of being Responsible, Respectful, Relentless, and Resilient.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Support to the Resource Director
* Manage diary schedules, inbox activity, and priority actions.
* Prepare briefing packs, meeting agendas, minutes, and action logs.
* Draft communications and produce concise document summaries.
Plant Resource Coordination
* Produce daily and weekly plant utilisation reports.
* Track hired‑in plant, off‑hire activity, and support cost‑control reporting.
Supplier & Subcontract Management
* Support the procurement lead with supply‑chain coordination.
* Arrange meetings, prepare minutes, follow up on actions, and maintain clear communication with partners.
Sustainability, ESG & Compliance
* Prepare evidence packs for HS2, LTC, and client audits.
* Support carbon reporting including fleet data, fuel logs, and HVO usage.
* Maintain documentation aligned with PAS 2080, SBTi, and wider sustainability frameworks.
Reporting & Information Management
* Produce weekly people‑and‑plant resource dashboards.
* Contribute to monthly management reports and maintain SharePoint structures.
* Maintain and update risk registers related to resource and supply chain activity.
General Office & Systems Support
* Maintain central trackers including training, holidays, and absence.
* Update workflow documents, SOPs, and support process improvements.
* Assist with staff engagement activities and internal communications.
* Improve digital tools and support basic reporting (Excel/Power BI).
What We’re Looking For:
* Strong organisational and planning ability, with excellent diary and workload management.
* Confident communication skills with the ability to work effectively with directors, site teams, and suppliers.
* Good analytical skills with confidence working in Excel and handling resource or cost data.
* Professionalism, confidentiality, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
* Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and manage multiple priorities.
* Solid MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) and familiarity with SharePoint/Teams.
* Someone structured, reliable, and process‑driven who thrives in a dynamic project environment.