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Blackwell Earthmoving Limited

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited

Civil Engineering

Colchester, Essex 10,873 followers

One of the UK's largest earthworks contractors, delivering a wide range of restoration and soil stabilisation services.

About us

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited is a subsidiary of Hargreaves Services plc. Hargreaves Services plc is a diversified group delivering services to the industrial and property sectors, acquiring the Blackwell Group Limited in January 2016. The operations of Blackwell are highly complementary to those of Hargreaves in terms of skills, experience and, critically, the equipment that they utilise. The head office based in County Durham with regional offices throughout the UK, all having equal access to nationwide resources and support systems. As part of the Hargreaves Services Group, Blackwell has the financial strength, resources, technical knowledge and management capacity to undertake multi disciplined construction projects and has become synonymous with quality, innovation and unrivalled service. Our constructive solutions encompass the entire project delivery chain from concept development, through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and maintenance.

Website
http://www.blackwellgroup.co.uk
Industry
Civil Engineering
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Colchester, Essex
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1956
Specialties
Geotechnical, Remediation, Earthworks (Bulk), Plant hire, Renewable Energy, and Engineering services

Locations

  • Primary

    Coggeshall Road

    Earls Colne

    Colchester, Essex CO6 2JX, GB

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  • Welsh Regional Office

    St Line House

    Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5LR, GB

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  • Northern Regional Office

    7 Appleton Court, Calder Park

    Wakefield, West Yorks WF2 7AR, GB

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Employees at Blackwell Earthmoving Limited

Updates

  • 𝐀 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐂 – 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧! Announced yesterday by the government, Sizewell C has secured full funding, confirming private investors’ backing Britain’s next nuclear power station. At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, we are delighted to be supporting this incredible project alongside the teams at Hargreaves Services plc. This is a clear vote of confidence in the role Sizewell C will play in the country’s energy future. As part of the Sizewell C supply chain, we’re proud to be supporting a project that’s delivering real benefits across the country – from creating tens of thousands of jobs to ensuring that around 70% of the project’s construction value will be spent with British businesses. Construction is already underway on site and today’s announcement signals the start of a new key phase as the project moves full steam ahead. We’re excited to play our part in helping to deliver secure, homegrown energy for millions of homes, with safety, quality and collaboration driving everything we do. Sizewell C #SizewellC #FinalInvestmentDecision #FundingSecured #CleanEnergy #SupplyChain #SizewellCertainty #PoweringBritainsFuture

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    It’s Net Zero Week this week and what better way to mark it than with our inaugural ESG Meetup '25! We’re committed to sustainability and continually advancing our ESG performance, and so are always looking for new ways to improve what we do and how we work.   This week, we brought together colleagues from across the UK to share in a day of workshop activities designed to promote ESG awareness, discussion, and debate as we consider our next planning cycle. As well as our Net Zero Plan targets, we are working holistically to identify needs, solutions, and to implement new initiatives that will positively impact our clients and our communities. Our ESG Meetup gave us a platform to consider strategic challenges, allowing us to draw on a range of expertise, experience, and perceptions from across the Group, and participate in rich conversations and thought-provoking exercises. It proved to be a great day, and we’re looking forward to progressing this work into actionable plans and to widening engagement across Hargreaves and beyond as we deliver. #HargreavesESG #ESGmeetup25 #sustainability #netzeroweek

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  • 🌟Happy International Women in Engineering Day! 🌟 We had an incredible time celebrating women in engineering with Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM (EKFB), inspiring the next generation of civil engineers. The event was a fantastic opportunity for young girls to: - Connect with role models and mentors - Learn about the diverse career paths in engineering - Share their aspirations and dreams - Be inspired by the stories of successful women engineers Everyone’s presence and participation made a difference. Together, we continue to inspire the next generation to pursue their passions in STEM. #25in25 #INWED #InternationalWomenInEngineeringDay #OneTeam

    Happy International Women in Engineering Day! 👷♀️ We marked the day by inviting 24 female students from Silverstone College to our A422 site to learn from some of the inspirational women at C23 about careers in Civil Engineering, how they can champion themselves in the world of work and also to have a go on our plant simulators! Our Skills, Employment and Education Coordinator, Victoria Hingley, said: "Today is a great example of how we can lean on inspiring individuals from around the JV to give young people knowledge of what working in engineering looks like – even if you’re not an engineer. If one of the students leaves us today knowing that they want to pursue a career in engineering, then it’s a day well spent.” Blackwell Earthmoving Limited #OneTeam #ExceptionalTogether #INWED #InternationalWomenInEngineeringDay

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  • The Hargreaves Board had the privilege of an exclusive visit to the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk recently. This immense and energy-critical project is currently home to a 180-strong Blackwell Earthmoving team that has played an integral part in the development, providing bulk earthworks, civils, and aggregate supply. The Board members, accompanied by the Blackwell Earthmoving Limited team, took part in a site tour and progress and safety update, which showcased some of the major milestones achieved to date, while also highlighting project plans for the coming years. Niall Fraser, Managing Director of Blackwell Earthmoving, commented; “The work delivered by Blackwell Earthmoving on the Sizewell C project is pioneering. It’s a project like no other and one that allows us to perfectly demonstrate our capabilities as a leading specialist earthmoving contractor. It is also a showcase example of how we work collaboratively with clients and the supply chain to fulfil environmental and community programmes of work for maximum positive impact.” In addition to the earthmoving provision, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to social value, Blackwell Earthmoving has delivered over 500 hours of community outreach and social impact initiatives over the past year. An ongoing recruitment campaign, including the company’s ‘25 in 25’ campaign, which aims to increase the proportion of women in the workforce to 25% by 2025, has resulted in the creation of many new jobs. Sizewell C nuclear power station, once fully operational, will provide decades of clean, reliable electricity for around six million homes. Alongside wind and solar, this energy will combine to provide a greener energy system, strengthening the UK's energy security and providing thousands of jobs for years to come. #sizewellc #hargreaves #blackwellearthmoving #sustainability #ESG #socialvalue

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  • We are delighted to hear the recent announcement by the Government to provide multi-billion-pound investment to enable the building of the Sizewell C power station. This milestone is hugely significant, not just for the Sizewell C project, but for the UK’s energy security, the journey to clean energy, and the thousands of jobs and opportunities it will create across the country, and the supply chain. https://lnkd.in/ekwf7p8A #SizewellCertainty #PoweringBritainsFuture #blackwellearthmoving #hargreaves #hargreavesservicesplc

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    ✅ Government has given the green light to Sizewell C as it announces a multi-billion pound investment to build the power station ✅ Today’s announcement marks a landmark moment for nuclear power in the UK – opening the door to a new golden age for nuclear power. 🇬🇧 This announcement is a huge win for energy security, a major step towards a clean energy future, and a real boost for jobs and opportunities across the country. 💬 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, said: “Today we are once again investing in Britain's renewal, with the biggest nuclear building programme in a generation.” 💬 As Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, said: “We need new nuclear to deliver a golden age of clean energy abundance, because that is the only way to protect family finances, take back control of our energy, and tackle the climate crisis." With clean energy, UK-wide jobs, and long-term impact, Sizewell C is at the heart of Britain’s energy future. Today’s government backing sharpens our focus as we push ahead with delivery. #SizewellC #PoweringBritainsFuture #CleanEnergy #Nuclear #EnergySecurity #SizewellCertainty

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  • Yesterday, in celebration of World Environment Day 2025, the Blackwell team proudly rolled up their sleeves and headed to Sizewell Beach to take part in a clean-up effort. Thank you to Sizewell C for organising the event as part of Sizewell C's environment day celebrations. We were delighted to work alongside all involved, including OnSite Support Ltd in this meaningful effort to help preserve the natural beauty of our coastline. 👏 A huge thank you to everyone who participated — your efforts are helping to create a cleaner, greener future for all. #WorldEnvironmentDay #BlackwellEarthmoving #SizewellBeachCleanup #Sustainability #EnvironmentalResponsibility #CommunitySupport

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  • We had a fantastic time at the Suffolk Show 2025, where we shared our vision for a more sustainable future through our Carbon-Free Earthworks by 2040 roadmap and showcased Volvo’s cutting-edge electric machinery.   We also highlighted our ongoing commitment to inclusion in construction. Our ‘25 in 25’ recruitment initiative was front and centre — because for us, inclusion isn’t just a goal, it’s a priority. We're actively creating opportunities for more women to enter and thrive in the industry.   A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand and supported our fundraising for RNLI Aldeburgh. Your generosity helps save lives.   #SuffolkShow #Sustainability #Volvo #RNLI #WomenInConstruction #25in25 #BlackwellEarthmoving #CarbonFreeEarthworksby2040 #ConstructionInnovation #SZC 

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  • We’ll see you at the Suffolk Show 2025! Visit us as we showcase our Carbon-Free Earthworks by 2040 roadmap and the latest in sustainable earthmoving tech with Volvo, including fully electric excavators.   We’re also proud to be fundraising for RNLI Aldeburgh station, supporting their vital lifesaving work.   #SuffolkShow #Sustainability #ConstructionInnovation #RNLI #AldeburghLifeboat #Volvo #BlackwellEarthmoving #CarbonFreeEarthworksby2040 #SZC

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  • As part of Hargreaves Services plc we are delighted to have been awarded Gold status with the Supply Chain Sustainability School (UK). #sustainability #ESG https://lnkd.in/ethNrTFQ

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    We got Gold!   We are delighted to have recently achieved Gold status with the Supply Chain Sustainability School (UK).   The Gold status is an independent recognition of Hargreaves’ dedication to continued sustainability development.   As a company providing critical services across many of the UK's core sectors, including the built environment, logistics, energy, utilities, shipping, waste, public sector, and more, we recognise the challenges, opportunities, and benefits of our company, our supply chain and our clients working ever more sustainably.   We are committed to Net Zero 2050 and the continued pursuit of improving the positive impact on our stakeholders and wider communities.

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  • Blackwell Earthmoving has launched its ‘25 in 25’ initiative with a bang! We're aiming for at least 25% women in our workforce in 2025, and we kicked things off with an exhilarating Women’s Taster Day for Sizewell C. Over 30 local women joined us to explore the world of plant operations and the exciting career opportunities that are on offer. They got hands-on with serious machinery, including a 30-tonne articulated dump truck. Paul Bird, Resources Lead at Blackwell Earthmoving, commented: “We're committed to improving gender balance in construction and building a stronger, more inclusive team. We’ve delivered training on our HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd around Aylesbury, over the past few years, which attracted more than 20 women. This event showed us that taster days are a fantastic way to familiarise newcomers with the industry, so they know what to expect and how their career can develop. The event at Sizewell C was another success, and we look forward to future events of this nature to support our mission to create a diverse and dynamic workforce.” Help us build a stronger, more inclusive team - apply today. https://lnkd.in/eQuEGn5Q

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