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Who are Barhale?
Barhale is a business founded on family values, 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 providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services across multiple sectors, including water, transport and energy.
About Barhale
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. We develop long‑term relationships based on delivering to Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
Our Skills
* 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 exemplified by a track record of promoting from within.
Graduate Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
The Role
As part of the Graduate Mechanical/Electrical Engineer function, you will ensure that specifications and asset standards are met and completed to a high standard, liaising with internal and external clients and subcontractors. Working closely with the Project Manager and Commissioning Engineer, you will contribute to the overall successful delivery of projects on site, understanding the design concept from initial designs and developing them into detailed deliverable solutions. You will attend design review meetings and factory acceptance tests to ensure all specified and purchased hardware meets the required standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Proficient use of IT and relevant software such as CAD, Power BI, and Office Suite.
* Site documentation – HSQE & CDM, RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statements).
* Issuing & receiving – Permits to Work.
* Costing & procurement of materials and coordinating deliveries.
* Creating and updating technical documentation, reports, and specifications.
* Checking and preparing site drawings, designs, and reports.
* Understanding volumes, sizing & measurements.
* Liaising with client site Operations Team to plan & submit PIPs (Plant Interface Plans).
* Creating work plans & schedules in Microsoft Project.
* Planning of plant shutdowns & isolations involving hydraulics, mechanical & electrical plant, machinery, pipework, pumps and control valves.
* Understanding and implementing on‑site IDC (Inter‑Disciplinary Coordination) where varying disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical & Civil Engineering teams work together.
* Site quality control & quality reports.
* Testing & commissioning.
* Solving site breakdowns, engineering or manufacturing problems.
* Coordination of ‘As‑Built’ drawings and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
* Following and adhering to documentation control processes.
Essential
* Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* Competency in the use of Office Suite (Word/Excel, etc).
* Driving licence.
Desirable
* An engaging communicator with problem‑solving skills.
* Experience with IT packages such as CAD, Power BI and MS Project.
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. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, and where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
What we offer
* 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 earlycareers@barhale.co.uk
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