Who is 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 our 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
Skills Development and Training
HSEQ Advisor
The Role
As the dedicated HSEQ Advisor for our Northern Region, you will work across a number of projects within our Severn Trent Water framework as we begin our transition into AMP8. You will work closely with the client and Barhale project teams to ensure the requirements of the Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Management systems are met in full. You will assist the site teams and managers through your inspections by recognising hazards and seeking to minimise risks whilst creating, maintaining, and improving the health, safety, environmental and quality standards. You will champion HSEQ initiatives in the workplace whilst ensuring that legislation is adhered to.
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+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving HSEQ efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Support the provision of Health & well-being within the business, under the direction of the HSEQ Manager
Support the communication and promotion of the monthly themes
Promote the value of occupational health at a local level
Provide consistent and accurate HSEQ advice and support to employees, supporting the regions with HSEQ initiatives
Support on HSEQ issues/problems
Contribute to general communications at a local level
Produce and communicate HSEQ alerts following incidents and poor-quality standards to promote learning and prevention and continual improvement
Undertake timely investigations
Keep local and corporate management informed on the status
Identify root causes
Produce safety alerts as above
Monitoring, verifying & reporting HSEQ statistics for regions on a monthly basis as directed.
Log all significant PI’s, Minor Injuries, RIDDORS onto Envoy completing the investigation (for significant PI’s, RIDDORS, LTi’s) and producing a safety alert within 4 working days.
Produce monthly HSEQ report for HSEQ Manager and Regional Lead incorporating locally agreed information and content.
Ensure internal and external safety alerts are cascaded within regions where appropriate
Monitor Regional HSEQ trends highlighting areas for improvement and supporting Regional Leads on improvement deliverables.
Produce and cascade monthly PI posters with ‘closing the loop’ information.
Approve Regional Vendors from the HSEQW perspective logging approval/feedback on the SharePoint system.
Provide monthly HSEQ statistics as directed by the Client.
Feedback updates for HSEQ matters detailing Incidents, front-foot activities, and High-Risk sites from the Region during weekly HSEQ team calls.
Update the SEQ Detailed Inspection Trending /Tracker Spreadsheet under the Regional folder on the shared safety drive.
Log Cardinal Rule non-conformances emanating from Detailed Inspections onto Envoy linking responsibility for closure. Include outstanding closures in a monthly report to the Regional Lead (see item 3).
Coordinate data and actions from contact with Enforcement Agencies ensuring that all contacts are logged on CF152-50 Enforcement Authorities Form and outstanding actions closed.
Provide support and advice following HSEQ Advisor responsibilities set out in CPR636 Process for Managing Facilities Management Pack
Complete HSEQ Detailed Inspections and HSEQ Advisory Notes per month (as agreed with the HSE Manager)
Support regions in delivering outputs from Annual Be Healthy Be Safe Plans and provide a monthly progress update.
Review weekly Positive Intervention Reporting from regions and determine root causes & Front Foot actions
Support Line Managers with ‘Back to Work’ risk assessments where people fit with restrictions
Complete initial incident reports within 24 hours & root cause investigation report within 7 days of the incident. All incidents to be recorded on Envoy
Support Expectant Mother risk assessments
Provide support for New Staff on HSEQ Management System Onboarding within 1st month of employment.
Provide Internal Auditor direction and support on Regional Audits to maintain the internal audit schedule
Key Measures and Targets
Conduct regular site inspections across Severn Trent Water projects
Ensure the timely reporting and investigation of incidents
Provide HSEQ guidance and coaching to site teams
Review RAMS and SSOW as required
Assist in the development of CPP’s, ITP’s, QMP’s and EMP’s
Regularly engage with client counterparts to ensure compliance with STW’s integrated assurance process
Take ownership of own continuing professional development and attend training as required
Lead on incident investigations with assistance from the HSEQ Manager and Head of HSEQ
Key Relationships
HSEQ Manager
Head of HSEQ
Project Managers
Site Managers and Supervisors
Operations Manager
Internal Audit Team
Client Assurance Team
Essential:
NEBOSH construction or general certificate as a minimum with Tech IOSH association
Environmental qualifications such as an IEMA foundation certificate or NEBOSH environmental certificate
A working knowledge of CDM 2015
CSCS card or SHEA/EUSR equivalent
Experience developing and implementing RAMS/SSOW
Practical experience of HSEQ within a construction setting
Experience working on UK legislation
Full UK driving license
Ability to communicate at all levels
An active interest in the more technical aspects of construction such as tunnelling, shaft installation and cofferdams
Knowledge of quality controls associated with company work activities
Experience in conducting incident investigations
Analytical skills to interpret detailed information and regulations
Desirable:
Extensive HSEQ experience within a civil engineering environment, particularly within the water or utilities sector
Level 3 incident investigation
Experience in data reporting and trending particularly with the use of Power BI
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 salaryCompany PensionLife AssurancePrivate Medical Profit share scheme25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days8 hours leave of absence for volunteering Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing Flexible benefits via salary sacrificeCompany car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)Leadership & management training and coachingRegular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progressionDevelopment supported by internal and externally delivered training Flexible working arrangementsAnnual salary reviewContinuous service awards
Would you like to know more? Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk
