Senior Site Engineer - Earthmoving

Overview

Lead earthworks site surveys, QA, planning and mentor junior engineers on HS2.

Key Responsibilities

• gnss survey
• machine control
• qa documentation
• planning support
• soil assessment
• mentoring

Tasks

-Leading site surveys using GNSS and setting out for earthworks (batter rails, travellers). -Reviewing 3D machine control models and advising on optimal construction methods. -Mentoring junior engineers and fostering their professional development. -Preparing RAMS, QA documentation (ITPs, checklists), and ensuring readiness before work begins. -Supporting short- and long-term planning, including mass-haul and constructability reviews. -Conducting soil quality assessments and advising on material suitability.

Requirements

• driving licence
• ice membership
• surveying
• earthworks
• maths
• ieng

What You Bring

-Full UK driving licence. -ICE membership (or working towards IEng status). -Strong skills in surveying, QA, and construction methodologies. -Civil engineering experience, ideally in earthworks. -A/B grades in Maths, Further Maths, or Physics A-Level (or equivalent). -ICE IEng or CEng accreditation. -Right to work in the UK (sponsorship available for exceptional candidates). -Experience with earthmoving contractors.

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Benefits

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Car Allowance + Lodging Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Life Assurance + Private Healthcare

About Blackwell Earthmoving Limited

-Delivers end‑to‑end earthworks, from concept and design through construction, commissioning and maintenance. -Specialises in large-scale earthmoving for transport and energy sectors, alongside soil stabilisation, brownfield remediation and advisory services. -Held strategic partnerships on marquee projects like HS2, supplying specialist earthworks and soils expertise. -Contributed to the development of the European Code of Practice for Sustainable Earthworks through Cambridge and EU collaborations. -Operates nationally from its Earls Colne HQ with regional offices, supporting multi‑disciplined civil engineering contracts. -Combines heavy plant capabilities with advisory, consultancy and hands‑on contracting for complex infrastructure projects.

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Visa Sponsorship

-sponsorship available for exceptional candidates.