At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out civil engineering tasks safely and efficiently on-site.
- Company: Join Barhale, a leading civil engineering firm with over 40 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension, health plans, and generous leave.
- Other info: Supportive environment focused on employee well-being and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful infrastructure projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil work and relevant certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
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. 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
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.
The Role
To carry out tasks set by site supervisors and gangers to a high level of safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand all relevant risk and method statements
- Use best/safe practice on all tasks carried out
- Checks are conducted on equipment that may be used
- Installing drainage, laying concrete, kerbs, and pavements, and carrying out excavation and groundworks, digging trenches, loading and unloading materials
- Ensure a safe, tidy place of work
- Implement best practice procedures
- Maximise use of own working time
- Ensure signed up for all permits and briefings before commencing any work
- Communicate with the site supervisor on any concerns
- Feedback to site management with near-miss reporting
- Ensure you attend all site briefings, forums, and toolbox talks
- Deputise for conducting briefings and toolbox talks
Essential:
- Experience in general civil work (earthwork, drainage, ducting, kerbing, and concreting)
- CSCS card
- Either CPCS forward tipping dumper/ slinger signaller/ride on roller/360 excavator/telehandler
Desirable:
- SSSTS/SMSTS
- Day environmental awareness
- NRSWA
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.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Company Pension
- Accident and Life Cover
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
- 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being
- Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
- 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 TPBN1_UKTJ.
Skilled op with Digger ticket employer: Barhale
Barhale is an exceptional employer that prides itself on its family values and commitment to employee development. With over 40 years of experience in the civil engineering sector, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters growth and innovation, alongside competitive benefits tailored to enhance your career in procurement. Join us in our vibrant location, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive environment.
