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
Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls and Automation (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 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
Graduate Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
The Role
As part of the Graduate Mechanical/Electrical Engineer function based in our Yorkshire Region, you will be ensuring that specifications and asset standards are met and completed to a high standard, liaising with internal and external clients and sub-contractors. Working closely with the Project Manager and Commissioning Engineer to ensure common understanding and prioritisation of work contributing to the overall successful delivery of projects on site. Understand the design concept from initial designs and develop them into detailed deliverable solutions. Attendance at design review meetings and factory acceptance tests, to ensure all specified and purchased hardware meets the required standard.
Key Responsibilities
Proficient use of IT and relevant software such as Microsoft Project (Programme) CAD, Power BI, and Office Suite.
Site documentation – HSQE & CDM, RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statements)
Issuing & Receiving – Permits to Work
Costing & Procurement of materials and coordinating deliveries.
Creating and updating technical documentation, reports, and specifications
Checking and preparing site drawings, designs, and reports.
Understanding volumes, sizing & measurements
Liaising with the client site Operations Team to Plan & Submit PIPs (PLANT INTERFACE PLANS)
Creating work plans & Schedules in Microsoft Project
Planning of plant shutdowns & isolations involving hydraulics, mechanical & electrical plant, machinery, pipework, pumps and control valves.
Understanding implementing on-site IDC (Inter-Disciplinary Coordination) Where varying disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical & Civil Engineering teams are working together.
Site Quality Control & Quality Reports
Testing & Commissioning
Solving site breakdowns, engineering, or manufacturing problems
Coordination of ‘As-Built’ drawings and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals
Following and adhering to documentation control processes
Key Relationships:
Designers, Project Managers, Commissioning Engineers, Site Teams, Clients
Regional HSEQ team
Communication team
About you
Essential:
Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Competency in the use of Office Suite (Word/Excel etc)
Driving Licence
Desirable:
An engaging communicator with problem-solving skills.
Experience of IT Packages such as CAD, Power BI and MSProject
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 & 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 (subject to the needs of the role)
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards
