As we experience sustained growth across the business, we are recruiting for Electrical and Mechanical Project Engineers to join our team in the Southeast of England, working in West Sussex, Hampshire or Kent. Barhale’s civil engineering and infrastructure projects are varied in value, complexity and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects varying from £200k to £10m+, the Project Engineers will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving MEICA elements of work, and providing a high standard of project-related activities.

The Role

Working on our MEICA portfolio, the Project Engineers will bring demonstrable relevant or industrial installation experience and practical skills. The engineers will provide the project with detailed technical input and make sure that works meet specifications while prioritising safety. Close collaboration with construction teams will be key to making sure that project activities are planned and executed in line with all requirements.

Key Responsibilities

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• Preparing detailed MEICA & interface engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Producing functional specifications and ensuring that all supporting scope is delivered on time.
• Developing and overseeing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Carrying out Technical Assurance checks and audits of contractor activities and outputs.
• Managing project documentation, including technical reports, change orders, and
• project records.
• Assigning tasks and providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Managing multiple engineering aspects of projects from inception to completion, ensuring technical and quality standards are met.
• Ensuring that projects adhere to codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Understanding project risks and coordinating mitigation activities.

• Liaising with all stakeholders including clients, consultants, subcontractors, supervisors and more.
• Providing technical support to clients.
• Preparing and delivering project progress reports and presentations.

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 and 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

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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

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
• 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