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
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, 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 of our success
HSE Performance Coach
The Role
To coach and enhance a positive culture around Health, Safety and Environment with direct and in-directly employed workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Coach and support teams in service avoidance best practices, including promoting safe excavation practices, utility detection techniques, permit controls, and compliance with HSG47 requirements
Attend site to monitor and advise personnel on healthy and safe working practices
Carry out training and toolbox talks as required or where a specific training need is identified
Work with site managers to communicate method statements, safe working systems and risk assessments
Discuss construction methods and occupational health, wellbeing and safety systems to determine level of awareness and encourage improvement ideas
Attend site and regional health and safety committee meetings and report back where appropriate
Communicate the importance of adhering to Health and Safety policies and procedures, and the near-miss procedure
Liaise with the HSE Advisor to review inspection reports to monitor any outstanding actions
Carry out follow-up inspections and visit sites to check on process reporting the progress to Managers
Conduct relevant focused site inspections in line with Company and legislative requirements
Promote Front Foot Safety Initiatives with the workforce
Regularly promote the Barhale ‘Take 5’ principle of proactive safety culture by encouraging employees to stop and review tasks when uncertain or where safety concerns exist, and by raising awareness of risks faced by personnel working in areas deemed as dangerous also known as the ‘Line of Fire’ within Barhale
Support the delivery of the Be Health, Be Safe & Be Alert programme as directed by the HSE Advisor with the workforce
Encourage the adoption of safety best practices identified across other sites
Strengthen behavioural safety programme with workforce
Regularly review all Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure information is retained and make recommendations for improvement where appropriate
Agree learning and development objectives with Regional Manager and Head of Training and take responsibility to ensure that appropriate training takes place
Drive the identification and management of changing site conditions that may increase HSE risks, including changes to design scope, personnel, equipment, work methodologies, weather conditions, and workforce health, ensuring appropriate risk reviews and controls are implemented at gang level, including operative skin surveys
Monitor operational workforce fatigue and raise awareness
Raise musculoskeletal awareness with the workforce
Support Occupational Health and Wellbeing initiatives, including respiratory health and noise-at-work programmes, through awareness campaigns, Toolbox Talks (TBTs), workplace assessments, and compliance monitoring
Promote Health and Wellbeing near miss reporting
Encourage the adoption of Occupational Health Good Practices from other sites
Monitor compliance with environmental aspect and impact assessments
Foster a culture of environmental responsibility among the workforce
Check practical environmental compliance I.e. spill management, refuelling, spill response, over-pumping operations, desilting, waste control
Increase awareness and participation in on-site recycling and reuse initiatives to reduce waste and improve environmental performance
Drive energy reduction on site through the adoption of fuel-saving measures, energy-efficient working practices, and workforce-led improvement initiatives
About you
Essential
Previous experience working within Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) role
Excellent communication and active listening skills
Strong coaching and mentoring abilities
Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Experience in service avoidance
Desirable
Formal coaching qualification or experience
Knowledge of the Company’s core activities, including pipe-laying, tunnelling and shaft sinking
CSCS card
SMSTS
Environmental Awareness Training (1/2 day)
2-day service avoidance
NRSWA Supervisor
Manual handling
Confined space high risk category
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles 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 well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days of 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
Continuous service awards
