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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
• 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:

Company Showcase Video:

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
• 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

Ecology Advisor

The Role

The role focuses on supporting construction projects and delivery teams by integrating ecological expertise into project planning and delivery. The Ecologist will develop and enhance processes to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, biodiversity protection, and best practice environmental management.

By working closely with our construction internal teams and external specialists, you will ensure ecological risks are managed proactively and sustainably, contributing to improved environmental performance, project efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Ecological Surveys and Assessments

• Conduct ecological surveys, habitat assessments, and protected species monitoring across project sites
• Prepare and review Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), ecological reports, and supporting documentation
• Identify ecological constraints and advise project teams on mitigation measures

Site Visits and Inspections

• Perform regular site visits and environmental inspections to monitor compliance with ecological mitigation measures and identify potential risks
• Report findings and advise site teams on any required actions or charges to environmental management

Regulatory Compliance and Advice

• Ensure projects comply with UK wildlife and environmental legislation (e.g., Wildlife and Countryside Act, Habitats Regulations)
• Liaise with statutory consultees and environmental agencies where required after internal discussions and approval
• Support planning applications with ecological input and evidence
• Supporting with key project documentation to ensure compliance with client expectations

Ecological Mitigation and Monitoring

• Develop, implement, and monitor ecological mitigation strategies during construction
• Coordinate habitat management, translocations, or species protection plans as required
• Maintain a record of ecological compliance and monitor ongoing environmental performance

Training and Awareness

• Provide ecological training and briefings for site teams and contractors
• Promote ecological awareness and good environmental practice across projects

About you

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field
• An understanding of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, Habitats Regulations, and protected species legislation
• Experience in conducting surveys relating to bats, great crested newts, reptiles, birds, flora, and habitats
• Knowledge of preparing or reviewing EIAs and ecological reports
• Report writing, presentation, and stakeholder liaison skills
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of packages

Desirable

• Experience working on construction or infrastructure projects
• Member of CIEEM or equivalent professional body
• Geographic Information System (GIS) experience 

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

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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
• 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:

Company Showcase Video:

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
• 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 Manager

The Role

Deliver technical solutions in response to the needs of the company’s programme of work. Take responsibility for the technical compliance, quality and appropriateness of solutions delivered.

Lead design consultants and multi-discipline engineering teams to deliver the design solutions to schedule and budget.

Support the project delivery teams by providing concept, basic and detailed design solutions based on client and site-specific requirements for clean water, wastewater and biosolids treatment solutions, pipelines, trunk mains, sewers pumping stations and networks.

Ensure timely delivery of technical solutions in response to the needs of the project schedule and the company’s programme of work. 

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership and accountability for the technical appropriateness of the project solutions delivered throughout the project life cycle.
• Ensure design work is correct and complies with the customer and statutory standards, regulations, and specifications.
• Manage the agreed contract with external design consultants ensuring that duties are discharged under the contract and if not, that appropriate action is taken.
• Manage the development and delivery of appropriate, robust, reliable, operable, and maintainable asset designs that meet the project objectives.
• Management of multi-discipline teams of Engineers from within the business, consultants, and partner companies in the production of project solutions to the required level of design.
• Production and management of project engineering budgets and schedules for review by the head of engineering before submission to the Project Manager.
• Implement change control processes to track and manage the development of the Engineering element of a project to ensure all budgetary, programme and scope changes are correctly managed.
• Ensure that all engineering outputs provided are following Health and Safety Legislation, documented Business Processes, Quality Management Systems & best practices e.g., checked and verified: calculations, drawings, specifications, and compliance with appropriate standards.
• Evaluate designs and solutions.
• Support supply chain selection for specialists’ input on the design.
• Collaboration with other technical, operational, maintenance, and strategic stakeholders, and design coordinators.
• Liaison with Engineering Managers, Project Managers and consultants concerning project issues, scope changes, risks etc.
• Temporary Works: Understanding of what encompasses Temporary Works and the supporting engineering, understanding of the types of temporary works designs available and what responsibilities the associated roles (designer/coordinator/contractor) have and engagement of internal and external temporary works designers.

Audit and Governance:

• Ensure the Barhale Code of Conduct is thoroughly understood, adhered to, and promoted across the business to ensure safe, compliant, and consistent working practices.
• To operate in an open- and even-handed manner with all personnel across the business.
• Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences.
• Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential.
• To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-functional working.
• To listen to each other and share knowledge enables us to willingly combine expertise across the business and with our clients and supply chain.
• Behaving with integrity and always demonstrating a professional image.
• To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised/

Key Measures and Targets

• Accurate internal and external forecasting
• Ability to interrogate and challenge dsigns, reports and survey information
• Mitigate design risk, identify and realise opportunities
• Work to achieve profit in line with business unit expectations
• Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly reporting
• Produce high-quality comdesign trackers
• Foster and maintain excellent supply chain, stakeholder and client relationships
• Use planning tools to manage design programmes

Key Relationships

• Regional Managers, Engineering Managers, Operational Managers, and Contracts Managers
• Site Agents and Site team
• General Public
• Regional HSEQ team
• Quality and Technical Assurance Manager
• Communication team

About you

Essential

• Minimum 10 years of design and management experience
• Foul water drainage system
• Portable Water Mains
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) and common data environments
• Degree/HNC qualified, or equivalent, in civil engineering
• Member of a recognized engineering institution, Incorporated Engineer, or Chartered Engineer and or working towards membership
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with both clients and staff
• Self-driven and results-oriented with a positive outlook
• People management, time management, project design management

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle 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 wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by;

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days 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

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
• 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:

Company Showcase Video:

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

MEICA Estimator

The Role

As a MEICA Estimator, you will be responsible for developing MEICA estimates and tenders for our MEICA-related projects. The role will include the successful development of the project scope and design as it drives through the estimating and tendering process through to contract award. Your involvement in the projects will then continue as you provide advice and support to the Contracts Manager through the enabling phase of the project.

The tendering of Barhale MEICA projects and its strategy will be set by the Southern Regional Director in line with the MEICA aspect of the business plan. You will help to deliver Barhale’s MEICA strategy by providing successful estimates and by contributing to decisions regarding project methodology, programme & safety and subcontractor selection, to ensure that we meet the client’s project requirements.

You will be a key link and will work collaboratively work with the MEICA Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineers, Bid Manager and Commercial team to meet the project requirements in a safe, efficient and environmentally sensitive manner.

As MEICA Estimator, you will be expected to contribute fully to the growth of the MEICA business through successful project delivery. This will involve you getting into and owning the finite details of each project, to ensure that it is efficiently priced, programmed and planned to meet project milestones, whilst driving value and providing the required levels of contribution at all levels. It will also involve you in obtaining and sharing feedback from project outcomes as they are delivered in order to gather learning that can be embedded into future estimates.

Key Responsibilities

Pricing

Working with the MEICA Project and Barhale civils team to effectively manage the tender pricing process including tender appraisals and contribution to the enabling phase by:

• Developing the scope of work for the project with the MEICA team
• Sharing that scope with the Bid team including inputting to the technical quality responses
• Applying your experience of MEICA equipment and services used in the construction of Water and Wastewater Treatment Works to achieve a safe, efficient and environmentally friendly solution for each project

• Contributing to process design development and then ensuring that designs are checked and verified and are sufficiently developed to ensure accurate tender submissions

• Management of our selected contractors ensuring quality of delivery and value for money in all tender submissions, including:
  • Preparing material, equipment, and sub-contract enquiries
  • Collating and managing technical enquiries raised by our trusted supply chain partners and, evaluating their tender returns for compilation into the tender

• Production of the MEICA cost estimate for tender submission by producing bottom-up estimates derived from the client scope and technical information
• Risk and value management during the tender period
• Preparing budgets and cost plans

• Ensure estimating & tender procedures (CPR230) and governance (PL101) as well as all levels of due diligence are followed before tender adjudication

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensuring that actual cost data and programme milestone delivery achievement is captured, so that you can compare actual outputs to tendered expectations, develop learning regarding these differences and share and embed this learning into future tenders
• Promoting the use of innovative methods, materials & safe systems of work
• Communicating clearly and effectively with senior management, designers, consultants, clients, and project teams on all relevant technical matters
• Being the key point of contact between the project and the programme
• Managing stakeholder communications and key messages for the project and recording and sharing these in a timely manner
• Ensuring client specifications and requirements are met during delivery by reviewing progress and liaising with the Barhale MEICA and project team
• Promoting and maintaining health & safety on all projects with the Project Manager and their teams whilst dealing with any day-to-day unexpected problems during the project, reporting this to the MEICA Contracts Manager when required

About you

Essential

• Full understanding of the complexities of MEICA equipment and systems
• Ability to evaluate proposals from the supply chain for MEICA equipment including scope of supply, technical compliance, and commercial offer
• Able to interpret technical drawings from clients, develop baseline cost estimates and routines, and produce labour, plant, and material cost build-ups
• A level, or equivalent plus either a foundation degree, or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
• MEICA (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation) installation/commissioning knowledge, as well as process understanding for both water and wastewater treatment and technical construction knowledge
• Knowledge of estimating software such as Candy would be useful but not essential
• Understanding multiple forms of contracts, including NEC, as well as the operation of frameworks within the water and wastewater industry
• Knowledge of WIMES Standards

Desirable

• SMSTS/SSSTS
• CSCS card
• First Aid
• EUSR Water Hygiene card 

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

Delivery Driver (Self Employed)

Many logistics service providers pay an increased rate during peak season. You can check this with the specific provider prior to contracting.

We’re seeking reliable, hard-working, and motivated Delivery Drivers to join one of our logistics service providers. This is a Delivery Driver role where you’ll spend the majority of your day out on the road - so a passion for driving is a plus! Predefined routes and presorted packages are provided. So, once you've conducted your safety checks and loaded up, you can simply head off and drive.

What we are offering:

• Easy and fast application process
• Safe working conditions
• Motivated and diverse team
• 24/7 driver support hotline which helps you when out on the road
• Pre-sorted packages for your van loading
• Pre-defined routes
• Daily interactions with your community
• Up to 5-day work week + weekends can be included

Responsibilities:

• Load vans and deliver packages, by driving, stepping in and out of the vehicle safely
• Adhere to all safety regulations on the road
• Operate an electronic device for GPS route guidance
• Greet and interact with customers with a professional and positive attitude

Requirements:

• Must be self employed
• Independent problem solver with good communication skills in English
• The ability and willingness to be able to use stairs to deliver packages
• Able to lift and deliver packages (up to 23 kg.)
• Full and valid UK or EU Manual Driving License (max 6 points, NO active IN, DR or TT codes)
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass a drug & alcohol test
• Where vans are provided, they are held overnight at the station therefore you must be able to commute to and from the station
• Must be at least 18 years old

Civil Enforcement Officer - Stevenage - Full Time; 42.5 hours per week -  £28,221.70 per annum 

Mobile Civil Enforcement Officer - Barnet - 42.5 hours per week - £31,382 per annum (£14.20 per hour!)

Do you enjoy working outdoors? helping people? and have great communication skills?
Do you have excellent customer service skills? and enjoy being on the go?
Are you over 18 and have a full manual UK driving licence?

Civil Enforcement Officers are the eyes and ears of the local area. Patrolling areas, providing advice to residents, and members of the public, whist enforcing road traffic orders and issuing parking fines.  You will be working alongside the Council at one of our North London bases, with permanent guaranteed hours as a Civil Enforcement Officer.  So, could this role be for you?

What can you expect as a Civil Enforcement Officer?

You’ll be helping members of the public, patrolling streets and council car parks, advising and upholding parking restrictions.

• Yes, you’ll be issuing parking tickets but you won’t have targets as this job is about creating a positive impact on the local neighbourhood.
• You will be reporting any defects to street furniture, such as signs and road markings and looking out for any violations of civil laws.
• You will keep a detailed log of the violations and debrief incidents that occur during your shift.
• You will provide a high level of all-round customer service, providing the public with useful info and advice. 

Full training will be provided for the right candidate along with excellent career progression.  Many of our current managers started out with us as Parking Enforcement Officers themselves, so this could be a great place to start your career.

What will you bring?

• Excellent customer service skills
• Driving licence
• Good spoken and written English
• Full UK Manual, clean Driving License or CBT license

Full time working hours. 42.5 hours per week. 5 days out of seven. 8.5 hour shifts. Mon-Sun. As per rota. 

We believe that working for APCOA is great. We are always thinking of creative ways to give more to our employees.

 Here is a sample of some of the current benefits on offer:

• Up to 28 days holiday per annum (includes BH)
• Workplace Pension
• Free Uniform
• Access to Learning & Development
• Employee Discount Scheme

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE AND BE WILLING TO DRIVE AND GO ON MOPED WHEN Required   

If you're the sort of person who enjoys being on the go, the role could be ideal for you.  APPLY NOW  and a recruitment colleague will be in touch.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team supporting adults experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.

As a PWP, you will play a key role in assessing service users’ suitability for evidence-based psychological interventions and delivering Step 2 low-intensity therapies in line with the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) framework. Interventions may be delivered individually, face-to-face, or through group facilitation.

You will contribute to the overall performance and delivery of a responsive, high-quality service, ensuring that all interventions meet clinical governance and IAPT quality standards. You will also actively participate in case management and line management supervision and support the wider team to deliver excellent outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments of self-harm and harm to others.
• Deliver a range of Step 2 low-intensity psychological interventions, both individually and in group settings.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes to ensure interventions are evidence-based and effective.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to meet service targets and performance standards.
• Participate in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.
• Support the service to maintain data accuracy and meet reporting deadlines.
• Work flexibly across sites to meet the needs of the service and clients

About You

You will be a compassionate, motivated practitioner with a strong commitment to supporting people in achieving lasting positive change. You’ll have a sound understanding of the IAPT model and the principles of stepped care, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience delivering Step 2 psychological interventions.
• Experience undertaking comprehensive risk assessments.
• Thorough understanding of the IAPT model and stepped care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of people.
• Genuine interest in motivating and supporting others.
• Understanding of the need for evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Ability to work flexibly and across multiple sites as required.

Desirable Criteria:

• Strong project and time management skills.

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - 

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
  
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Diversity at Forward Trust

The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness.

When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.

To find out more about Forward’s commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy click here .  

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.