Role Title: Senior Engineer
Location: HS2 – Aylesbury
Salary: £45-50k
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 Senior Engineer, you will take a leading role on all earthwork’s activities ensuring they are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
You will oversee planning and coordination, resolve technical challenges, and guide site teams whilst tracking progress, and applying best practices to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery.
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
- 4+ years of experience in civil engineering, ideally with a strong focus on earthworks and large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency in site surveying, quality assurance, and modern construction methods.
- Eligible for ICE membership as a graduate and committed to progressing towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
- Proficiency in site surveying, quality assurance, and modern construction methods.
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
