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Job Description

Role Title: Project Engineer

Location: HS2 – Aylesbury

Salary: Competitive

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 Project Engineer you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of our complex engineering projects. Acting as a key technical authority, you will provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with stringent quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

You will be responsible for managing every stage of the project lifecycle, from initial planning and design through to execution and completion, ensuring that all activities are delivered effectively, on time, and to the highest standards.

What you’ll be doing

Taking full ownership for achieving project objectives across safety, quality, programme, and commercial performance. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and industry standards at all times. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact to resolve issues, negotiate solutions, and foster collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate closely with commercial, planning, and HSEQ teams, ensuring integrated project planning, accurate forecasting, and proactive risk management to deliver works on time and within budget. Provide leadership and direction to the project team, setting clear expectations, driving high performance, and embedding a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Mentor and develop team members to enhance capability and succession planning. Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership, producing accurate and timely reports, and implementing corrective actions where necessary to safeguard delivery targets.

What We’re Looking For

Extensive experience in earthworks or civil engineering, with a strong track record of delivering complex projects to high standards of quality and safety. Solid academic foundation, complemented by advanced technical knowledge and practical application in engineering principles. In-depth expertise across the core disciplines of Civil Engineering, ensuring the ability to lead and make informed decisions on technical matters. Chartered or actively working towards Chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), demonstrating a clear commitment to professional development and leadership within the industry.

Who We Are

At Hargreaves Services Plc, we’re not just a contracted services provider – we’re shaping the future of UK industry.

As a trusted partner to the UK’s infrastructure markets, we deliver solutions that accelerate development and drive industrial transformation.

From clean energy and environmental innovation to land regeneration, logistics, and low-carbon material supply, our contracted services drive economic growth while building a sustainable legacy for to come.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the leader in the provision of contracted services in the next era of UK infrastructure development; we support growth in the Connectivity, Clean Energy, and Environmental sectors.

Our proven expertise and ability to deliver bespoke, high-quality services set the benchmark for excellence in UK infrastructure. Powered by a growing, inspired team and bold growth strategies - both targeted and organic - we’re positioned to play a defining role in shaping the nation’s future.

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