Senior Engineer in London

About 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.

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. Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success.

The Role

The Senior Engineer is to provide site engineering duties to several projects within the region, including the supervision of trainees and site engineers within the region. The role involves establishing the level and survey control for contracts and setting out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring that checks are made regularly.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the level and survey control for contracts – handing over for the Site Engineer to undertake daily setting out activities with confidence.
• Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring that checks are made regularly – ensure the Site Engineers are capable and understanding.
• Be present for critical setting out activities.
• Ensure records regarding health and safety and the work environment are complete, accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements – working with the site teams to ensure the Site Engineers are completing their allocated R&R.
• Deliver the work safely, without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality without defects.
• Assist the Site Agent/Sub Agent in developing efficient work methods and techniques, ensuring the best use of resources and abilities are made.
• Deputies for the Sub/Site Agent where required.
• Materials Procurement – undertaking pre‑start material take‑offs, working with the PMs and populating material procurement schedules.

Managing Quality

• Carry out instrumental checks according to the agreed guidelines and schedule.
• Complete records of quality audits following agreed procedures and timescales, i.e., at the end of the works.
• Give feedback to the Site Agent/Sub Agent regarding areas where corrective action needs to be taken.
• Compile ITPs & Quality Management Plans – be the lead for the Region.
• Brief ITPs to the Site Teams before delivery.

Managing resources

• Ensure the availability of resources and that they consistently meet Barhale’s and the client’s requirements for quality, quantity, and prompt delivery – advising the Contracts Manager and confirming engineering resources.
• Deal with any actual or potential problems with resources promptly, liaising with the Site Agent where necessary – annual reports into Junior Engineer progress.
• Ensure records of resources are complete and accurate.
• Organise and conduct toolbox talks.
• Prepare and issue method statements.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships between operatives and staff; client and contractor; suppliers and contractors; public and contractors; and subcontractors and contractors – attend design meetings for projects supporting the PMs.
• Line Manager for Engineers – a key part of their development and growth.
• Part of the recruitment process – new Site Engineers.

Managing Information

• Ensure early engagement with SE on project awards, Tender Handover Meetings, and Pre‑Commencement Meetings.
• Obtain all ‘as built’ information, ensuring that it is accurate and relevant.
• Record, store, and maintain records and correspondence in line with organisational and legal requirements – plan a minimum of 2 months before completion of the project for Handover of as‑built and QA info.

About you

Essential

• Previous experience in setting out on civil engineering projects, which should include highways, infrastructure, and reinforced concrete works.
• Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering.
• CSCS card.
• SMSTS.
• Confined space training.
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance.
• Experience in running reports and ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Effective working both individually and as a team member.
• Ability to communicate with client representatives, site team and operatives.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public holidays