Remote Assistant in Aylesbury

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 a Resource Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Resource Director by coordinating people, plant, supply-chain partners, and reporting activities across the HS2 project. Highly organised and proactive, you’ll help keep daily operations running smoothly, maintain strong compliance, and provide essential administrative and analytical support that underpins effective resource management.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide executive support to the Resource Director, including diary management, inbox coordination, briefing packs, agendas, minutes, and drafting communications.
• Coordinate plant resources by producing utilisation reports, tracking hired-in plant and off-hire activity, and supporting cost-control reporting.
• Support supplier and subcontractor management through meeting coordination, minute-taking, action tracking, and maintaining strong communication with partners.
• Assist with sustainability, ESG, and compliance activities, including audit evidence packs, carbon reporting, and maintaining documentation aligned with PAS 2080 and SBTi frameworks.
• Manage reporting and information systems, producing dashboards, supporting monthly reports, maintaining SharePoint structures, and updating risk registers.
• Provide general office and systems support, managing central trackers, updating SOPs and workflows, supporting staff engagement, and improving digital tools including Excel and Power BI.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong organisational and planning ability, with excellent diary and workload management.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to work effectively with directors, site teams, and suppliers.
• Good analytical skills with confidence working in Excel and handling resource or cost data.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and manage multiple priorities.
• Solid MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) and familiarity with SharePoint/Teams.
• Someone structured, reliable, and process-driven who thrives in a dynamic project environment.

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.