Site Engineer - Civils - Earthmoving

Overview

Conduct earthworks surveys, 3D control, QA and planning as a site civil engineer

Key Responsibilities

• gnss surveys
• machine control
• soil testing
• qa processes
• drawing review
• planning

Tasks

-Site Surveys: Conduct GNSS-based surveys and set out earthworks using batter rails, travellers, and visualisation stakeouts. -Planning: Contribute to near-term rolling-wave planning to support site management. -Quality Assurance: Plan, execute, and file QA processes, including ITPs and checklists, before work begins. -Documentation: Assist in preparing Plans and RAMS to ensure safe and efficient construction. -Soil Quality Checks: Perform spot tests including plasticity and moisture content, and support exploratory work for stabilisation mix design. -Works Information: Analyse drawings and specifications, collaborating with the Foreman to determine optimal construction methods. -3D Machine Control: Review and validate models to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• right to work
• commercial awareness
• civil experience
• driver’s licence
• verbal instructions
• ice graduate

What You Bring

-Existing right to work in the UK. -Commercial Awareness: Identify relevant events and communicate with the Commercial team. -Proven experience delivering at least three of the key responsibilities listed above within a Civil Engineering context. -Full UK Driver’s Licence. -Verbal Instructions: Accurately receive and document verbal instructions, including sketches and supporting details. -Eligible to join the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) as a graduate member and begin progression toward IEng status.

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Benefits

Join the team that’s shaping the future of UK infrastructure through precision, innovation, and engineering excellence. This is your opportunity to work on nationally significant projects and make a real impact. Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Lodging

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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