Pipe Fitter

Barhale Holdings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is looking for a Pipe Fitter / Mains Layer to work on significant infrastructure projects in the Southern region. Responsibilities include water main design, calibrating installations, and ensuring correct operations of water network equipment. Candidates should have necessary EUSR certifications and will enjoy competitive salaries, pension plans, and various training opportunities. This role offers a path for career progression in a committed and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Accident and Life Cover

22 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Leadership training

Company car scheme

Qualifications

• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card) preferred.
• Confined spaces training (CP1) preferred.
• Asbestos awareness certification.

Responsibilities

• Water main design drawings and job packs.
• Measuring and calibrating water mains.
• Reinstating valves and other water network equipment.

Skills

EUSR joint material by butt fusion processes (EUSMUNC11)

EUSR joint material by electrofusion processes (EUSMUN10)

Flanged installation training (Control Point)

Pipeline commissioning

Training in pipe-cutting equipment

Job description

Pipe Fitter / Mains Layer

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.

Role

The Pipe Fitter / Mains Layer is required to cover works within the Southern region. The role involves:

• Water main design drawings service drawings and job packs
• PE pipes with their properties and characteristics
• Measuring and calibrating water mains
• Able to distinguish between existing pipe materials and joints
• Contingency plans and their requirements
• Temporary works design for pressure testing
• Thrust block requirements and design
• Discharge licenses including flow rates
• 3‑stage DENSO process for buried flanged joints
• Correct choice of pipe‑cutting equipment
• Reinstating of valves, hydrants and other water network equipment
• Importance of bolt torque and recording documentation

Technical Skills and Training

• EUSR joint material by butt fusion processes (EUSMUNC11)
• EUSR joint material by electrofusion processes (EUSMUN10)
• Flanged installation training (Control Point)
• Pipeline commissioning (including pressure testing and chlorination/dechlorination)
• Training in pipe‑cutting equipment – Powergrit Saw, Keel Cutter, Cold Cutter, Clam Shell (Spit Cutter)

Desirable

• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card)
• EUSR Utility SHEA (Water) Network process and sewerage network
• Training in use of Prodrill 20 + 26 to drill water mains
• Confined spaces (CP1)
• Asbestos awareness
• Willing to travel and have a driving licence

About Barhale

Barhale is a family‑valued business founded in 1980 by Chairman Dennis Curran. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK with over 40 years of experience.

Our sectors include:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier‑one partner for blue‑chip, regulated and private clients, working on large frameworks, joint ventures, alliances and standalone projects. With over 1,200 employees nationwide, we focus on sourcing, training and retaining our own frontline delivery teams. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we invest heavily in people and well‑being.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Accident and Life Cover
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• 22 days of annual leave + 8 public bank holidays
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company car / green car scheme / car allowance / van (dependent on position and eligibility)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line‑management engagement and appraisal to support career progression
• Development supported by internal and external training
• Continuous service awards