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?
As a 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
MEICA Site Manager
The Role
As a MEICA Site Manager, 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 Mechnical 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 in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.
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 MEICA elements of work, and providing a high standard of project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Site Management
Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of various projects in the Civils and Water sectors, taking the lead in delivering the MEICA elements of work
Management and supervision of MEICA installation works, providing clear direction and guidance to the team
When required, lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foreperson to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality
Ensure production and implentation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITP as well as Waste Management Plans, when 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 the appropriate levels of quality and to standards and manufacturers best practice
Co-ordinate with the Mechanical and Electrical Installation Engineers to carry out all Site Acceptance Testing and Telemetry commissioning
Provide support in reviewing Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and the provision of strategies to commission plant and equipment into existing processes in line with client specifications without compromising process and reducing risk
Support completion of MEICA installation and commissioning records and diaries ensuring that all progress and equipment settings are recorded for the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals
Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised
Produce and manage the project construction programme as well as produce 2 weeks’ look ahead.
Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks
Support the design team and assist in the preparation of MEICA designs ensuring compliance with the current regulations (inc. IEE) and all other relevant specifications
Client interface
Undertake an ambassadorial role representing the business to customers, the public and official bodies
Deliver product to customer requirements and satisfaction
Liaise with customer 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
Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities
Reporting
Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports internally 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
Ensure 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, identify and realise commercial opportunities
Work to achieve profit in line with business unit expectations
Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendars
Produce high-quality commercial documentation
Foster and maintain excellent supply chain, stakeholder and client relationships
Key Relationships
Customers and stakeholders
Subcontractors and suppliers
Site teams and support departments
MEICA installation engineers
Client’s site, commissioning & engineering & technical assurance teams
About you
Essential
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 harnessing the ability to effectively work with our Barhale MEICA team, 3rd parties and Barhale MEICA & Civil clients
City & Guilds - Level 3 Certificate in the requirements for electrical installations BS7671 18th edition 2382-18
C&G 2365 Electrical City & Guilds - AM2 (Achievement measured test) 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 to a conclusion
Strong leadership qualities and a natural problem solver
Able to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines
Desirable
CEng MICE, or equivalent
Knowledge of Primavera P6 software
Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract
WIMES Standards familiarisation
Experience working within the utilities industry especially Water & Wastewater.
2394 & 2395 Inspection & Testing
City & Guilds - Combined 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 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
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