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 1,400 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
Commercial Administrator
The Role
The role of the Commercial Administrator is to support the Commercial Team, assisting with the management of commercial activities at the business unit level throughout both pre- and post-contract stages.Working collaboratively with the team to achieve the Company’s ‘Three Pillar Objectives’.
Key Responsibilities
General
Provide timely and accurate information for internal client reports, as requested by commercial personnel
Working with both the commercial and finance team, monitoring and updating commercial schedules to reflect interim cash positions
Managing project commercial documentation using Barhale’s Microsoft SharePoint web-based filing system, ensuring records are accurately collated, categorised, registered and securely stored
Ensuring that all commercial documents received or sent by the project teams are logged according to the agreed document management processes
Collation and distribution of supply chain data, supporting the department's KPIs; including but not limited to supplier performance reviews and 360 feedback
Attend relevant commercial meetings and contribute where necessary
Collect and update the electronic version of any monthly progress meetings
Take notes at meetings for the commercial team as and when requested and distribute accordingly
Assisting with external commercial audits
Ensure the commercial processes and procedures are adhered to
Manage email correspondence from both internal and external stakeholders
Handle incoming phone calls, responding to or redirecting queries to relevant team members as appropriate
Perform general administrative tasks as required to support the Commercial Team
Key Relationships
Finance team
Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors
Managing Quantity Surveyors
Commercial Managers
About you
Essential
Proficient in using the Microsoft Office package suite to include SharePoint
Good written and oral communication skills
General education to GCSE grade A-C or above, or equivalent
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Great attention to detail with excellent organisation skills
Ability to closely follow and enforce procedures
Experience in high-volume administrative duties
Ability to work to specific deadlines
A proven understanding of the importance of accurate data entry
Proactive with the ability to work alone or as part of the overall team
Desirable
Previous experience in the construction industry and commercial environment
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
Profit share scheme
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
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
