Graduate Site Engineer

Barhale; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Peterborough seeks a Graduate Site Engineer to assist in the coordination and execution of civil, mechanical, or electrical works on infrastructure projects. This role offers hands-on experience, fostering development in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are recent graduates in Civil Engineering or related disciplines with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days of annual leave

8 hours volunteering

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits

Leadership & management training

Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming graduate in Civil Engineering or Mechanical-related field.
• Willingness to travel to sites across the East Anglian Region.
• Interest in site-based engineering and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day site management, ensuring safe operations.
• Support setting out, surveying, and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Coordinate subcontractors and materials on site.
• Monitor progress and health & safety compliance.
• Assist with environmental management and sustainability targets.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Senior Engineers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical-related discipline

Job description

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 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

Graduate (Site Engineer)

The Role

We’re a ground-breaking collaboration between eight leading organisations – Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO – and we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. We are looking for a Graduate Site Engineer to join the frontline of project delivery, supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of civil, mechanical, or electrical works on water and wastewater sites. This is a hands-on, site-based role offering exposure to major infrastructure projects, cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to build a meaningful career in a future-proof industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day site management, ensuring safe and efficient operations
• Support setting out, surveying, and interpreting engineering drawings
• Coordinate subcontractors, plant, and materials on site
• Monitor progress, quality, and health & safety compliance
• Assist with environmental management and sustainability targets
• Work closely with Project Managers and Senior Engineers to solve technical challenges
• Contribute to project reporting and stakeholder communication

Essential:

• A recent or upcoming graduate in Civil Engineering, a Mechanical-related discipline
• Willingness to travel to sites across the East Anglian Region
• Excellent problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills
• Interest in Site-based engineering and infrastructure

Desirable:

• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it)

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 [e-mail]