MEICA Site Manager in Isleworth

Barhale is a business founded on family values. 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 across multiple sectors including Water, Transport, Energy and Built Environment. We operate as a tier one partner for blue-chip, regulated and private clients, working within large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as standalone projects. Our direct delivery model emphasises that people are our greatest asset; we recruit, train and retain our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 people nationwide.

Barhale has specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including tunnelling, MEICA, temporary and permanent design, steel-fabrication, signs (design and fabrication), and health & safety equipment and products including PPE. We create long-term relationships based on Barhale values and delivering to them since our inception.

You will be responsible for the management of the construction site to achieve the required project delivery to the customers’ objectives while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control, with a particular focus on the execution of MEICA elements of work. You will support the Electrical and Mechanical Installation engineers in the preparation of technical project documentation, including commissioning plans, ITPs and quality assurance records.

You will be responsible for the delivery of various projects, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager, mechanical and electrical engineers, and quantity surveyors to ensure that projects are completed safely while customer requirements and expectations are maintained or exceeded. Barhale’s civil engineering and infrastructure projects vary in value, complexity and duration, from established frameworks to bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects ranging from £200k to £10m+, you will drive MEICA elements of work and provide a high standard of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of various projects in the Civils and Water sectors, with lead responsibility for MEICA elements of work.
• Management and supervision of MEICA installation works, providing clear direction to the team.
• When required, lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers and Forepersons to deliver work safely, without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality.
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs, and Waste Management Plans where specified, in line with Company procedures.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive MEICA project documentation, including Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Assist the production of MEICA installation plans, inspection plans and training manuals.
• Ensure MEICA installation is delivered to appropriate levels of quality and to standards and manufacturers' best practice.
• Coordinate with the Mechanical and Electrical Installation Engineers to carry out Site Acceptance Testing and Telemetry commissioning.
• Provide support in reviewing P&ID diagrams and developing strategies to commission plant and equipment into existing processes in line with client specifications while minimising risk.
• Support completion of MEICA installation and commissioning records and diaries for Operation and Maintenance manuals.
• Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised.
• Produce and manage the project construction programme and issue 2 weeks look-ahead.
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with procurement to ensure sites have adequate resources.
• Support the design team and assist in the preparation of MEICA designs ensuring compliance with current regulations (incl. IEE) and all other relevant specifications.

Client Interface

• Undertake an ambassadorial role representing the business to customers, the public and official bodies.
• Deliver products to customer requirements and satisfaction.
• Liaise with customers to ensure successful commissioning.

Cost Control

• Populate and manage the Barhale cost plan for the project.
• Maximise project value.
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed.
• Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo.
• Identify and realise value engineering opportunities.

Reporting

• Produce high-quality, accurate monthly reports for internal use and for the Client.
• Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures.

Key Measures and Targets

• Monthly and weekly reporting timescales are met.
• Adherence to Business Unit Objectives.
• 3 Pillar KPI and client measures are met.
• Accurate internal and external forecasting.
• Ability to interrogate and challenge records, reports and cost data.
• Mitigate commercial risk and identify opportunities.
• Work to achieve profit in line with business unit expectations.
• Meet deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendars.
• Produce high-quality commercial documentation.
• Maintain excellent supply chain, stakeholder and client relationships.

Essential About you

• Experience in MEICA and Civil Engineering environments and as a Site Agent for a contractor, delivering projects in a highly regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills working effectively with Barhale MEICA team, 3rd parties and clients.
• City & Guilds - Level 3 Certificate in the requirements for electrical installations BS7671 18th edition 2382-18.
• C&G 2365 Electrical City & Guilds - AM2 qualification.
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Formal Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G/NVQ level or similar).
• Industrial MEICA installation background with some commissioning experience.
• CSCS Card.
• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS.
• Temporary Works Coordinator.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems.
• Strong leadership and problem solving.
• Able to prioritise a varied workload and manage time to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• CEng MICE, or equivalent.
• Primavera P6 software knowledge.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• WIMES Standards familiarity.
• Experience in utilities industry, especially Water & Wastewater.
• 2394 & 2395 Inspection & Testing.
• City & Guilds 2391-52 initial and periodic inspection & testing qualifications or equivalent.
• LV or HV trained or experienced.
• Thames Water Safety Passport.
• EUSR Water Hygiene card.
• CP1/2 - Confined Space.

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and guide how we care for and invest in people. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people and creating a working environment where employees feel secure, supported and part of a company that cares about them. From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported, including:

• Competitive salary.
• Company Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days.
• 8 hours volunteering.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 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.
• Development supported by internal and external training.
• Continuous service rewards.