Role Title: Site Engineer
Location: Sizewell C – Suffolk
Salary: £35-40k
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits:
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Lodging
- Life Insurance + Private Medical
About the Role
At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the Hargreaves Services Plc, we deliver large-scale bulk earthworks, soil stabilisation, and land restoration with precision and expertise.
As a trusted partner on nationally significant projects including HS2, Sizewell C, and the Lower Thames Crossing we bring unrivalled capability to complex infrastructure schemes. From highways and rail networks to renewable energy developments, our solutions combine engineering excellence with environmental responsibility, creating sustainable foundations for future growth.
As a Site Engineer, you will support the delivery of engineering projects by assisting with technical tasks and ensuring work is carried out safely and to the required standards.
You’ll help monitor progress, check compliance with quality and safety guidelines, and provide input during different stages of the project. Your role will involve working closely with the team to keep activities on track and contribute to successful project completion.
What you’ll be doing
- Conducting GNSS-based site surveys and setting out earthworks using batter rails, travellers, and visualisation stakeouts.
- Reviewing and validating 3D machine control models for automated earthmoving equipment.
- Interpreting drawings, specifications, and works information to determine optimal construction methods with the Foreman.
- Preparing and maintaining essential project documentation: Plans, RAMS, ITPs, and Checklists.
- Managing QA processes and ensuring all checks are completed before work begins.
- Performing spot soil quality checks, including plasticity and moisture content testing.
- Supporting near-term rolling-wave planning to maintain project efficiency.
- Identifying and reporting contractual events to the Commercial Team.
- Accurately documenting verbal instructions with supporting sketches and details.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum of one year’s experience in earthworks or civil engineering, demonstrating a proven ability to deliver high-quality results.
- Strong academic background, including at least a grade B in GCSE Mathematics and Physics.
- Comprehensive understanding of the four core principles of Civil Engineering, ensuring technical competence across all key areas.
- Eligibility for membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and a genuine commitment to progressing towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
About Us
At Hargreaves Services plc, we’re more than a business – we’re a driving force behind some of the UK’s most critical industries. From energy and environmental services to logistics, land regeneration, and raw material supply, we deliver solutions that power progress and create sustainable futures. With operations spanning the UK and international markets, our team of over 1,300 professionals work on projects that shape infrastructure, restore landscapes, and support global supply chains.
Our mission is simple: to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable services that make a real difference. Whether it’s building major transport links like HS2, regenerating brownfield sites into thriving communities, or pioneering carbon capture forestry, we’re committed to creating long-term value for our clients, stakeholders, and the environment.
Join us and be part of a company that combines heritage, expertise, and forward-thinking innovation to deliver solutions that matter
