About Barhale
Who are Barhale?
Barhale is a business founded on family values having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:
Water
Transport
Built environment
Energy
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including:
Tunnelling
MEICA
Temporary and permanent design
Steel-fabrication
Signs (design and fabrication)
Health & safety equipment and products including PPE
Company Website:
https://www.barhale.co.uk/
Company Showcase Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA
Why join Barhale?
As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to our business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
Broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our success
Skills Development and Training
Site Engineer
The Role:
Reporting to Site Agent, the Site Engineer will take ownership of the survey control for the project and set out detailed works as per the contract drawings ensuring that checks are made on a regular basis.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Accountability and Responsibilities
Promote the Barhale cardinal rules and establish safe working cultures and practices
Offering technical advice on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives
Managing the site and parts of construction projects
Overseeing building work and ensuring the quality of the work
Setting out, levelling and surveying the site
Produce 2 week look ahead in conjunction with the Site Agent
Produce site diaries and allocation sheets
Production of ITP check sheets in line with the ITP and specification
Ensuring the plans, drawings and quantities are accurate for calculations
Supervising site security, health and safety
Organising and overseeing material and human resources
Managing the design documents supplied by the client
Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings ensuring checks are carried out on a regular basis
Liaising with the local authority to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws
Reporting progress and other updates back to clients
Planning the work efficiently and adapting to any setbacks or difficulties
Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time
Ensure work is delivered defect/snag free
Collaborative Working
To work collaboratively with the client and wider project delivery team ensuring effective and timely communications, proactively managing the expectations of the client
Audit and governance
Comply with the governance as set out by the client
Work with the wider team and client audit team to ensure all documentation are available for audits as required.
Demonstrate compliance to ensure scores remain in the upper quartile.
Key Measures and Targets
Accurate and timely setting out of works
Timely handover of works and quality records without outstanding defects
Production of accurate records, drawing registers and weekly diaries
Key Relationships
Project Delivery Lead
Project Manager
Site Manager
Client
General public
Person Specification:
The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:
Essential
Experience setting out on Civil Engineering projects
Knowledge of construction methods, Health and safety and legal regulations
Specific experience with drainage, earthworks, structures and water
CSCS Card
Cable avoidance training
Self-driven, results oriented with a positive outlook
Able to communicate well at all levels
Desirable
Have some experience with AutoCAD
Temporary works Co-ordination
Degree qualified in civil engineering or HNC or equivalent in civil engineering as a minimum
NEBOSH or IOSH
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by;
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Profit share scheme
25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards
Would you like to know more?
Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk
