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
Pre-Construction Technical Engineer (MEICA)
The Role
As a Pre-Construction Technical Engineer, you will bring proven MEICA expertise and hands-on technical skills to support and guide the project team. You will take the lead in providing detailed technical input during the pre-construction phase of projects, ensuring that all proposed solutions are robust, compliant, and buildable. Collaborating closely with the client’s engineering team and design teams, you will play an active role in identifying and developing project solutions through optioneering and research & development. Your focus will be on delivering outcomes that provide optimal value to the client - both commercially and operationally. Once preferred solutions are established, you will lead additional survey and design activities as needed to refine them. This will include drafting (or supporting the client in drafting) detailed works information for pricing and scheduling purposes. You will work alongside the estimating and planning teams to prepare comprehensive and competitive tenders, highlighting potential risks and opportunities to maximise business returns. Following project award, you will lead the technical handover to the relevant design and construction teams, ensuring critical knowledge and insights gained during pre-construction are effectively transferred.
Projects will vary in value, complexity, and duration, typically ranging from £200k to £5m. You will be responsible for leading the pre-construction programme and overseeing the performance of all external parties involved during this phase.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the team in the delivery of the pre-construction phase through to project award
Production of functional & technical documentation and specifications as required to develop the project scope
Ensuring solutions align with client specifications and standards, including CDM and managing the appropriate processes when deviations are necessary
Promote innovative solutions and adopt ‘blue sky’ thinking to challenge the status quo
Provide data to the project Commercial manager / QS in respect to progress and forecasts for the pre-construction phase
Manage suppliers of engineering services across all technical disciplines
Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project
Liaise with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers, and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress
Developing and reviewing tender documents, both for consultants and construction works
Understanding project risks and co-ordinating mitigation activities
Carrying out Technical Assurance checks and audits of contractor activities and outputs through design phases of projects
Overseeing project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring the pre-construction phase is completed on time and within budget. Identifying and managing change control where required
Working with the project team and providing technical guidance and mentorship.
Participating in site visits and inspections as required to obtain information and resolve technical issues
Troubleshooting with the project team in resolving MEICA related issues that may arise during project execution
Ensuring that projects adhere to codes, standards, and industry best practices.
Managing project documentation, including technical reports, change orders, and project records
Providing technical support to clients and addressing their enquiries and concerns.
Keeping up to date with advancements in engineering technology and best practices.
Preparing presentations and chairing progress meetings with clients and project stakeholders
Ensuring that all SHEQ procedures are adhered to throughout the pre-construction phase
Key Measures and Targets
Understanding project risks and co-ordinating the mitigation activities ensuring compliance with safety regulations throughout the project.
Foster and maintain excellent supply chain, stakeholder and client relationships.
Ensuring works are completed to a high quality standard and are within budgetary constraints.
Ensuring SHEQ reporting targets are met or exceeded.
Key Relationships
Framework Manager, Contracts Managers, Project managers, Commerical manager, QS, Planner, Project Managers, Estimators, Design team
Site Agent/supervisors.
Client’s engineering team and site staff (operators)
About you
Essential
Experience of working within the water industry
Clear understanding of water treatment processes
Ability to liaise at all levels
A team player with the ability to co-ordinate project-related activities with clients’ consultants and 3rd parties
Good organisational skills
Methodical approach with a clear focus on client, customer, and quality
Strong leadership qualities and a natural problem solver
Able to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines
Able to work in a busy environment under pressure
Commercial and contract experience
Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering related subject, ideally in the field of Mechanical, Electrical/ICA
Previous experience working in a similar role
Familiar with programme management and maintenance
Proficient with IT specifically full Office 365 suite
Knowledge of health and safety legislation regarding safe work practice
Understanding the importance of promoting a safety culture on site and in pre-construction
Desirable
WIMES Standards familiarisation
Knowledge of NEC4 contracts
EUSR Water Hygiene card
1st Aid trained
Relevant CSCS Card
