About Barhale
Who are 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?
Gold in Investors in People accredited demonstrating Barhale’s commitment to being an excellent employer with a high standard of people practices where our employees are culturally aligned to live to the Barhale values, understand the overarching business strategy, and are proud to work at Barhale
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
EHS Advisor
The Role
The role involves supporting our Regional HSEQ Team with the development and implementation of environmental and safety mitigations throughout the life cycle of the design and construction of projects together and where necessary liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
The post-holder will act as a role model for all environmental and safety issues within Barhale, making sure that relevant legislation is adhered to, in addition to assisting with the implementation and monitoring of our current HSE strategies. The ideal candidate will have an inclination for discovering and recommending environmental improvements, innovation and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Regional HSEQ Team on environmental matters
Assist our Site Delivery Teams to comply with our environmental and safety requirements and share best practice
Support our pre-start planning function including assisting with early ecology surveying and screening
Assist the wider HSEQ team on environmental matters. This includes supporting with the preparation for external audits including ISO14001, ISO50001 & CEMARS
Support with the preparation of Environmental Performance Reporting for Management Review Meetings
Support our long-term Carbon strategy and initiatives.
Communication and meetings
Attend client meetings with our HSEQ Team and support and contribute on environmental initiatives
Support with the development and delivery of internal environmental training
Reporting and analysis
Identify environmental good practice for inclusion in Company communications
Monitor and review environmental performance data to drive improvements and compile reports where required.
Support with incident reporting, audit and inspection
Undertake site inspections and audits
Support the HSEQ Manager & the wider team during incident investigations to maximise lessons learnt and implement improvements
Key Measures and Targets
Undertake regular site visits and inspections (this includes joint visits with the Client)
Compile reporting on Environmental Performance
Assist in pre-construction planning and preparedness
Key Relationships
HSEQ Manager and Lead Environmental Advisor
Head of HSEQ
Regional Director and HSEQ Director
Wider HSEQ Regional Team
Regional Managers, Operations Managers, Contracts Managers & Site Agents
About you
Essential
• Good knowledge and understanding on ecology and pre-construction screening.• Proven experience working within the construction sector in a health, safety, and environmental advisory capacity.• Hands-on experience in conducting site inspections, audits, and assessments to ensure adherence to HSE policies and regulations.• Experience in conducting accident investigations, preparing reports, and making recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.• Experience in preparing detailed reports, presentations, and safety documentation.• Experience in on or off-site support in construction, infrastructure, or associated industries• Good communicator with basic presentation and report-writing skills• Competent in using Office 365 • An excellent team player, with the ability to liaise with both Senior Managers and Front Line Operatives
Desirable
• Environmental degree• NEBOSH Construction certificate• Affiliate or Associate IEMA or equivalent qualification• Experience in using PowerBi and PowerApps
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
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards
