Works Manager

Location: Lower Thames Crossing, Basildon

Contract Type: Perm

Package: £85k + Bonus Lodging, Car Allowance, Life Assurance, BUPA Healthcare

About the Role

At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of 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.

We are seeking an experienced Works Manager to lead our project delivery team at Lower Thames Crossing. You will oversee site operations, primarily focusing on bulk earthworks, and ensure the effective management of sub-contractors and staff.

What you’ll be doing

• Leadership: Direct and lead the site based project team
• Site Operations: Manage bulk earthworks and logistics
• Documentation: Maintain site diaries and allocation sheets
• Resource Management: Monitor labour and resources
• Construction Oversight: Review drawings, develop method statements, and ensure compliance.
• Coordination: Plan and execute work with Senior Management and Engineering teams
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Planning Assistance: Collaborate on detailed planning sessions
• Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to construction methods and ITPs

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing multiple foremen and sub-contractor gangs
• Knowledge of material usage, machine matching, and Series 600 Specification for Highway Works
• Effective use of GPS machine guidance
• Ability to work to a 3-week programme
• Understanding of quality requirements and ITP adherence
• Professional interaction with Client representatives
• Leadership and visibility on site
• SMSTS qualification and CSCS Gold Card
• Minimum 10 years in the industry, with 5 years in a supervisory role

Desirable:

• Ability to operate plant (dumper, roller, excavator)
• CPCS plant qualifications
• SEATS, First Aid, and Mental Health First Aid certificates
• CSCS Black Card
• HSG 47 Cat & Genny training
• Temporary works supervisor

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.