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Job summary
Barhale is seeking a Sub Agent to manage small-value civil engineering sites or assist the Site Agent on larger schemes, ensuring delivery to customer objectives while upholding health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
You will manage the project programme, interpret drawings, provide engineering support, and ensure staff and subcontractors are inducted and qualified, contributing to the project’s success and timely completion.
Qualifications
- Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
- CSCS card.
- SMSTS card.
- NEBOSH or IOSH.
- Full driving licence.
- Excellent communication, people, and team management skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve high standards of compliance.
Responsibilities
- Manage small-value civil engineering sites or assist the Site Agent on larger schemes to deliver project objectives.
- Maintain commercial performance and ensure successful delivery of projects.
- Produce and manage the project programme and supervise its delivery.
Skills
Education
Job description
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
- 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:
- MEICA
- Temporary and permanent design
- Steel-fabrication
- Signs (design and fabrication)
- Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE
Company Website:
Company Showcase Video:
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
The Role
As a Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the management of small-value civil engineering and construction sites or assist the Site Agent and Project Manager on larger value schemes, to achieve the required project delivery to the customer’s objectives while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.
Key Responsibilities
Site Management
- Maintain the commercial performance of the contract
- Be responsible for the successful delivery of projects
- Produce and manage the project programme and supervise its delivery
- Understand and interpret drawings and specifications
- Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team
- Ensure all staff, subcontractors and visitors are properly inducted, meet the competencies required of them and hold relevant qualifications and tickets
- Undertake an ambassadorial role, representing the Business to customers, the public and official bodies
- Deliver product to customer satisfaction
- Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports for the Client and internally
- Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures
- Obtain all ‘as-built’ information, ensuring that it is accurate and relevant
Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
- Always comply with Company procedures and legal obligations, promoting best practice
- Promote the Barhale cardinal rules, establish safe working cultures and practices and environmental compliance
- Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, developing positive working relationships
- Oversee and ensure that all HSEQ-related documentation is kept up to date and briefed as necessary
- Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly inspections are carried out and that all audits and reports are produced
- Liaise with relevant third parties and government agencies
- Ensure that the QA file is produced and maintained
- Ensure the work is delivered snag/defect-free and on time
Cost Control
- Populate and manage the Barhale cost plan for the project
- Maximise project value and maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
Managing Resources
- Deal with any actual or potential problems with resources promptly
- Ensure that records of resources are complete and accurate
- Considerable experience in Civil Engineering
- Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
- Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering
- Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
- CSCS card
- SMSTS card
- NEBOSH or IOSH
- Full driving licence
- Excellent communication, people, and team management skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve high standards of compliance
- Working towards CEng, IEng AMICE, or equivalent
- Water Experience
- Temporary Works Co-ordinator
- Confined space training
- Appointed person CPCS card
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.
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical
- 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
- 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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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://youtu.be/uf_RG5xgM8M
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
Sub Agent
The Role
As a Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the management of small-value civil engineering and construction sites or assist the Site Agent and Project Manager on larger value schemes, to achieve the required project delivery to the customer’s objectives while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.
Key Responsibilities
Site Management
- Maintain the commercial performance of the contract
- Be responsible for the successful delivery of projects
- Produce and manage the project programme and supervise its delivery
- Understand and interpret drawings and specifications
- Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team
- Ensure all staff, subcontractors and visitors are properly inducted, meet the competencies required of them and hold relevant qualifications and tickets
- Undertake an ambassadorial role, representing the Business to customers, the public and official bodies
- Deliver product to customer satisfaction
- Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports for the Client and internally
- Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures
- Obtain all ‘as-built’ information, ensuring that it is accurate and relevant
Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
- Always comply with Company procedures and legal obligations, promoting best practice
- Promote the Barhale cardinal rules, establish safe working cultures and practices and environmental compliance
- Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, developing positive working relationships
- Oversee and ensure that all HSEQ-related documentation is kept up to date and briefed as necessary
- Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly inspections are carried out and that all audits and reports are produced
- Liaise with relevant third parties and government agencies
- Ensure that the QA file is produced and maintained
- Ensure the work is delivered snag/defect-free and on time
Cost Control
- Populate and manage the Barhale cost plan for the project
- Maximise project value and maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
- Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
Managing Resources
- Deal with any actual or potential problems with resources promptly
- Ensure that records of resources are complete and accurate
Essential
- Considerable experience in Civil Engineering
- Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
- Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering
- Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
- CSCS card
- SMSTS card
- NEBOSH or IOSH
- Full driving licence
- Excellent communication, people, and team management skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve high standards of compliance
Desirable
- Working towards CEng, IEng AMICE, or equivalent
- Water Experience
- Temporary Works Co-ordinator
- Leadership experience
- Service avoidance training
- Confined space training
- Appointed person CPCS card
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
Would you like to know more?
Please contact our Recruitment team via
careers@barhale.co.uk
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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