Project Manager

Barhale Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget compliance. The role involves collaboration with various teams, managing resources, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a degree in Civil Engineering, along with experience in project management and HS&E compliance.

Benefits

Job security through long-term work

Strong career progression

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contract conditions and risk management.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design to completion, ensuring compliance.
• Produce financial forecasts and monitor project costs.
• Lead weekly site meetings and maintain detailed records.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Risk Management

Cost Control

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a family-values-driven business established by Chairman Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the UK’s largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists, with over 40 years of experience in design, civil engineering, and maintenance services across sectors such as:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated, and private clients, working within large frameworks, joint ventures, alliances, and on standalone projects, building long-term relationships based on our core values established since 1985.

Our direct delivery model emphasizes our belief that people are our greatest asset. We source, train, and retain our own frontline teams, management, and support staff, employing over 1,200 nationwide.

Our specialist skills include:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Design (temporary and permanent)
• Steel fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment, 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 uphold high standards in people practices, fostering an inclusive environment aligned with our business strategy, ethos, and philosophies.

• Job security through long-term work on various frameworks and infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil, mechanical, and electrical projects with some of the UK’s largest clients
• Strong career progression, with a proven track record of promoting from within

Project Manager

The Role

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering multiple ongoing projects to the specified quality, schedule, and budget, working closely with estimating, engineering, and surveying teams to ensure safety and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

1. Produce financial forecasts, monitor project costs, and report on project performance
2. Manage projects from design to completion, including handover documentation
3. Review progress, resources, and planning
4. Define and understand work packages
5. Lead weekly site meetings and maintain records
6. Build relationships with clients, suppliers, and consultants
7. Develop and maintain construction programmes
8. Manage site investigations and develop engineering solutions
9. Ensure compliance with project plans, risk assessments, and procurement procedures
10. Maintain detailed site records
11. Drive cost efficiencies and challenge the status quo
12. Prepare estimates for additional work and assist in tendering
13. Develop new client relationships

Health, Safety, and Environment

Lead by example in promoting HS&E procedures, ensuring legal and company compliance, updating documentation, and providing training.

Quality

Manage ITPs, ensure QA documentation is maintained, resolve technical queries, and oversee as-builts and manuals.

Key Measures and Targets

• Timely reporting and project delivery
• Meeting contract and KPI targets

Key Relationships

• Clients and stakeholders
• Subcontractors and suppliers
• Site teams and support departments

About You

Essential

• Knowledge of contract conditions, CDM, design, programme, risk management, and cost control
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar software
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• MEICA skills
• CSCS manager’s card, SMSTS, NEBOSH
• Understanding of NEC contracts
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to challenge designs and manage projects independently

Desirable

• CEng MICE
• Knowledge of JCT contracts