Design Engineer - Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 9BX 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
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. Temporary and permanent design
Signs (design and fabrication)
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Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
Broad range of civil engineering and 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 to our success
Design Engineer
Barhale is one of three delivery partners within the Anglian Water Integrated Operational Solutions Alliance. IOS is a medium complexity, capital maintenance and enhancement, Civil and MEICA, design and build delivery unit working across Water and Water Recycling to support the successful implementation of the Anglian Water AMP 8 business plan.
Design Engineers will work across Civil, Mechanical and Process disciplines to develop design solutions for Water and Water Recycling Projects. Examples of the projects IOS deliver are as follows: Flow Monitoring, Pump Stations, Booster Stations, First Time Sewerage installations, Mains Laying and New Treatment Processes.
Prepare and analyse key design options for review and agreement with the Project Engineer and the client. Ensuring risks and gaps are mitigated whilst always upholding the Project Basis of Design.
Design calculations facilitating the sizing of mechanical, hydraulic, and building services equipment.
Conduct engineering evaluations (with field inspections) and feasibility studies for water and wastewater projects, analysing data and identifying potential issues or improvements.
Collaborate with Project Engineers and the Anglian Water Environmental Science Team to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements.
Develop and maintain project documentation, including reports, drawings, and specifications.
Escalate issues that may impact on time/cost/quality before they become a problem or exceed agreed timescales.
Successful delivery of the design phase leading to eliminate, reduce, isolate or control foreseeable health and safety risks to anyone who can be affected by the work or resulting product.
Produce right first time, quality designs to meet the client's needs as efficiently as possible.
Delivery teams – Project Delivery Managers, Project Engineers, Design Manager and Construction Managers
Subcontractors and suppliers
Minimum of HND or bachelor’s degree in mechanical or civil engineering or equivalent, or able to demonstrate a suitable level of experience.
knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, including pumped treatment systems and hydraulics.
Proficiency in using engineering software and tools, such as MS Office Suite and relevant engineering design software packages.
Strong project & organisational skills: able to prioritise tasks, manage designs and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and permit requirements for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by;
~ Competitive salary
~ Company Pension
~ Life Assurance
~ Private Medical
~ Profit share scheme
~25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public