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 business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
- Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
- A broad range of civil engineering, 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 of our success
Environment & Sustainability Manager
The Role
Here within the Anglian Water @one Alliance, we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our seven partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, working together to deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.
We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, which will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Environment and Sustainability Manager to lead and support our commitment to environmental excellence and sustainability within the @One Alliance.
As an Environment and Sustainability Manager, you’ll oversee environmental compliance, promote sustainable practices across projects, and ensure that the company adheres to environmental legislation and best practices.
The Environment and Sustainability Manager will manage a team of Environment and Sustainability Advisors and collaborate across various teams to drive continuous improvement in environmental performance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on both our projects and sustainability goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expertise and support to construction projects on environmental issues.
- Develop and implement sustainable working practices during construction.
- Collaborate across the @one Alliance to ensure compliance with the Alliance Management System (AMS) and ensure compliance with environmental information within the AMS.
Keep track of evolving legislation and promote best practices within the Alliance.
- Manage environmental audits, inspections, and non-conformance reports (NCR).
Develop and manage an environmental audit schedule and carry out ISO 14001 audits.
- Provide feedback and guidance on audits and inspections.
Lead regular Environment and Sustainability Team meetings.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including Anglian Water, to report on environmental performance.
Develop and deliver environmental training across the business and create educational tools and materials to address near misses and incidents.
Collate, validate, and report on environmental data, including sustainability and waste data. Drive continuous improvement based on performance targets and audit outcomes.
Essential:
- Proven environmental management experience within the construction industry.
- Degree or equivalent in an environmental-related subject, PIEMA Membership (IEMA Chartered status desirable).
- Lead ISO 14001 Auditor or Auditor training.
- Experience with environmental and sustainability issues such as contaminated land, waste management, soil testing, carbon, ecology and incident investigation.
- Familiarity with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in document production (Visio, Power BI, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, GIS).
- Strong organisational and negotiation skills.
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles 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 well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.
- Competitive salary
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical
- 25 days of 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.
- Continuous service awards
Would you like to know more?
Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk