Sub Agent

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
EnergyWe 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

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 commercial performance of the contract
Be responsible for the successful delivery of projects
Produce and manage the project programme and supervise the delivery of it
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 and 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

About you

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
Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusionDesirable

Working towards CEng, IEng AMICE, or equivalent
Water Experience
Temporary Works Co-ordinator
Leadership experience
Service avoidance training
Confined space training
Appointed person CPCS cardCaring 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