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 business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
A 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
About IOS
Barhale is one of three delivery partners within the Anglian Water Integrated Operational Solutions Alliance. IOS is a medium complexity, capital maintenance and enhancement, Civil and MEICA, design and build delivery unit working across Water and Water Recycling to support the successful implementation of the Anglian Water AMP 8 business plan.
Operations Manager
The Role
As the Operations Manager within IOS, you will be responsible for the management of the Direct Delivery teams spanning Civil, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines through the management of a resource manager. You will be responsible for the operational yard and stores through the management of the yard manager.
The Operations Manager role will be responsible as a senior manager to oversee the management and supervision of all construction activities within IOS. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, quality control, and driving cost and productivity targets. You will also manage the material management on site and assist with the preparation of construction schedules as well as progress monitoring and reporting.
The Operations Manager will work closely with the Resource Manager in growing and developing their teams to deliver the on-site work.
In addition, you will support and collaborate with the wider project team in the management of contracts within IOS.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and promote safe working
Implement company requirements and legal regulations paying specific attention to HSE legislation and quality control.
Carry out and record weekly site inspections.
Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements, conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings.
Ensure site personnel have job-relevant training and, where needed, liaise with the Resource Manager and Training Coordinator to arrange any required training.
Information relating to relevant training requirements is to be entered on-site personnel training register.
Ensure the completion of work on time and within budget
Proactively drive the progress of the works, challenging methods to maximise progress and minimise costs
Assist the Site Managers to schedule, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of gangs/site operatives.
Ensure that the gangs/site operatives complete all required documentation in line with customer/company procedures.
Ensure sites track and document daily work production.
Assist the Site Managers to organise and monitor the work of subcontractors on-site.
Equipment and materials management
Be proactive in challenging plant/equipment selection and utilisation to drive down costs.
Assist the Site Managers in ordering and managing hired/internal equipment daily.
Assist the Site Managers in coordinating the delivery and collection of materials as required.
General IOS Responsibilities
Liaise with customers/suppliers/third parties as necessary.
Assist with promoting best practice.
Assist with promoting the company to customers.
Manage the yard and stores function, accountable for the people, plant and materials.
Manage vehicles associated with site construction activity – vans & all commercial vehicles – returns, damage, utilisation and fitness for purpose.
Responsible for team planning and deploying direct resources, reflecting demand, potential lead times and best-for-task principles – utilising common tracking tools consistent across IOS. Work with peers to share resources as necessary.
Work with Construction Manager to understand the longer term labour (short & long) needs, and skill deficiencies.
Manage PPE, tools and training requirements for DLO – (day-to-day issuing of PPE and tools is to be dealt with by Site Supervisors).
Manage Lone working processes.
Sign off operative weekly timesheets.
Manage DLO holiday rosters and management of non-project time.
Recruit resources to meet demand and skill set needs advised by CM.
Resource profiling and smoothing to optimise DLO deployment.
Is a point for consistency across the Direct Labour workforce – drives consistency across pay, timekeeping, progression, PDR’s & HR issues.
Carry out investigations into HR & disciplinary issues – be the main person to resolve HR issues amongst the Direct Labour workforce.
Site Supervisors and Site Managers manage day to day activates of workforce at a site level, who does what when, timekeeping etc. - Operations Manager provides overarching line management and support to whole workforce.
The Operations Manager sets the tone and direction for the Direct Labour workforce and conducts weekly/monthly briefings.
Carries out regular site visits and audits.
Attends monthly HSEQ meetings and advises on good work and areas of concern to the Construction Manager.
Weekly feedback to the Construction Manager on DLO profile, non – non-productive time, training and issues.
Key Measures and Targets
Deliver required services on time, to cost and quality standards.
Drive your Teams to meet CDM/health and safety targets
Drive your Teams to meet environmental targets
Key Relationships
Resource Manager, Contracts Managers, Framework Manager, Project Delivery Managers, Site Managers, Project Engineers and HSEQ Teams.
Clients; Anglian Water
Materials and Plant suppliers
Third parties.
Essential:
Experience working within the Construction industry.
Experience in delivering projects across MEICA and Civil disciplines in the Water Utility Environment.
Proven track record with delivery of large-sized schemes or supervisory experience of working on multiple schemes at any one time.
Good IT skills in all basic MS Office/Office 365 applications.
Water Industry EUSR Card
CSCS black card
SMSTS qualification
Lift Supervisor
First Aid qualification
NRSWA supervisor
Practical hands-on approach.
Good people management skills including the management of subcontractors and clients.
Ability to organise, and plan with time management skills
Desirable:
Practical knowledge of MS Projects (and or P6).
CPCS appointed a person for lifting operations.
Temporary works coordinator/supervisor
NEBOSH Certificate.
NVQ Level 6 In Construction Site Management.
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
