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?
- Gold in Investors in People accredited demonstrating Barhale’s commitment to being an excellent employer with a high standard of people practices where our employees are culturally aligned to live to the Barhale values, understand the overarching business strategy, and are proud to work at Barhale
- 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
Graduate Civil Engineering Technician
The Role
The purpose of this role is to offer technical support to our projects within the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support during the construction and project close-out phases
- Support the design, planning and execution of construction projects within the region
- Prepare technical drawings, designs and plans using AutoCAD
- Assist in the preparation of design calculations and specifications in line with project requirements
- Undertakes setting out of construction works to ensure accuracy and adherence to project plans
- Monitor project progress and identify potential issues, providing timely resolutions where required
- Address any design issues identified during the construction phase
- Supervises the work of contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and plan any remedial work where required.
- Ensure current revisions of drawings are being used on site
- Conduct site surveys and inspections to verify compliance with design specifications
Health, Safety & Environmental
- Ensure construction activities adhere to UK Building Regulations, environmental standards and health and safety requirements
- Carry out risk assessments
- Liaise with regulatory authorities to obtain relevant permits and ensure project compliance
- Comply with company procedures and legal obligations
Technical Support
- Support Civil Engineers in preparing project documentation, including reports, schedules and cost estimates
- Interpret technical drawings and provide guidance to site teams to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Key Measures and Targets
- Accurate and timely setting out of the works
- Timely handover of works and Quality records without outstanding defects
- Production of accurate records, drawing registers and weekly diaries
Key Relationships
- Site Agents, Site Engineers and Foreman
- Wider site workforce
- Customer technical representatives
About you
Essential
- Sound knowledge and understanding of construction methods and processes and civil engineering principles
- Experience in using AutoCAD and MS Office
- Attention to details with a proactive approach to identify and reolsve issues
- Degree/HNC qualified, or equivalent, in civil engineering
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills with the ability to liaise effectively with both clients and staff
Desirable
- Temporary-works co-ordination
- CSCS card
- Cable avoidance training
- First aid training
- Confined space training
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
- 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
- 8 hours 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