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Sense is hiring Support Workers for our Residential service in Parnwell, Peterborough. This is a permanent role, with contracts available for up to 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £2.50 per hour/ 4,374 per annum FTE.

Our diverse home has a warm, caring atmosphere and has received a Good rating from CQC. We provide individualised care for residents with various needs, including complex communication needs, physical health conditions, multi-sensory impairments.

Care is available around the clock, and you'll engage in activities like day trips, walks in the park, hydro sessions at the pool & visiting local cafés. A full UK manual driving license is required as we have a company vehicle for taking residents to appointments and activities. Shift patterns include early starts at 07:00 am and late starts at 02:00pm (weekends) or 4:30pm (weekdays), which will be discussed at the interview.

Does this sound right for you?

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader .

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holiday entitlement; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Discount scheme
• Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application

Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: 

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We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
• A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)
• A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• Scalable retention payments of up to £,852 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment, in specific teams
• A Refer a Friend Scheme  where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350 /li>
• Access to development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

We have an opportunity for two full-time Social Workers in our Young Adult’s Team, for 37 hours a week.

Our Young Adults Team consists of Social Workers and Adult Support Co-ordinators who collaborate closely in a highly supportive environment . The team is led by four Senior Social Workers and the Team Manager. Team members bring a wealth of experience and knowledge, supporting the professional development of newer members. Our team benefits from carefully managed caseloads that reflect their experience and skill set. There are numerous opportunities for joint working with various departments and provider services, ensuring that no two days are ever the same. There is always something new to learn!

Our Young Adults Team operates countywide from Scott House in Huntingdon. In addition to offering remote working options, the team enjoys an office in the vibrant town of Huntingdon, with easy access to local shops, restaurants, and community facilities.

The Young Adults Team support Adults aged 18-25yrs with a diagnosed learning disability who have an EHC Plan. We are looking for a dynamic, committed and passionate individual  who is dedicated to improving the lives of young people.  You will work alongside other professional colleagues to promote the principles of personalisation, encouraging independence, choice, and opportunities for young people to develop their independence for adulthood. Occasional out-of-county travel may be required.

We are a fun, friendly, and supportive team that works together uniquely to improve the lives of the young people we support.

For further information about this role, please contact Dan Newman, Team Manager, on or  

We are looking for exceptional Social Workers to join us on our journey. For an informal discussion about our vacancies, contact Beth on  or e-mail  .

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are proud to serve the diverse the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.

We're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and like to explore possibilities.

You must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration
• Hold a driving licence and have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification.

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
• A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)
• A pay progression scheme to enable Social Workers to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• Scalable retention payments of up to £,147  (Social Worker) and £ 118  (Senior Practitioner) over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment for staff in our Assessment, Family Support & Safeguarding and Corporate Parenting Teams
• A Refer a Friend Scheme  where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350 li>
• Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

We believe in giving Children, Young People and their Families choice, control and flexibility in how they manage their support needs, and the right to access inclusive services and be part of their own community. Our Children’s Social Workers use Person Centred Planning approaches in seeking the views, wishes and feelings of those in our community.

We are passionate about making a difference and do all we can to make the lives of our Children, Young People and their Families better. We are committed to high professional standards, continuous learning and we enjoy the challenges the Social Worker role brings.

If this sounds like an role that suits your skill set, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on  or email  .

We currently have vacancies in Wisbech, Ely, Cambridge and Huntingdon.  This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, so don’t wait to apply!

In Children’s Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it?

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We support flexible working requests from day one of employment and so we are open to discussing different working patterns to help you bring your best self to work.

We're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.

You must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration
• Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

We will not be able to accept applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers for this role as we recruit to our ASYE programme at the beginning of each year. For more information and to register your interest roles and be notified when we're recruiting Newly Qualified Social Workers, head to our website .

Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
• A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)
• A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• A Refer a Friend Scheme  where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350
• Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

We are looking for a Social Worker with extensive experience in Child Protection Services. 

At the MASH, we are a dynamic and energetic team dedicated to providing timely and appropriate services to children, young people, and families in our community. Our work is diverse and engaging, involving extensive multi-agency collaboration, often under tight deadlines. We focus on making swift, informed decisions to safeguard children and young people, ensuring their welfare needs are met in accordance with the Working Together guidelines. The nature of our work allows us to witness positive outcomes for children quickly.

You will be joining a highly effective and supportive team which is made up of both social care qualified and alternatively qualified staff.  We are co-located with Health, Police, Adult Social Care, Early Help and Education colleagues, as well as a number of virtual partners. The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is based at the Police Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon. 

We pride ourselves on providing all workers in the MASH with a friendly, safe, and supportive environment to work in. This is a hybrid post with required days in the office and other days working from home.  

If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on or email  .

This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don’t wait to apply!

  Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role will be required to work from a police building and therefore this post will be subject to the outcome of a Police vetting check.

You will demonstrate your expertise in all aspects of safeguarding children in accordance with statutory legislation, with a solid understanding of threshold application. Your experience will include completing child and family assessments, S47 investigations, ICPC reports, court reports, and conducting joint safeguarding work with police and other professionals. You will have been involved in Child Protection planning, Child in Need plans, and childcare plans.

Additionally, you will possess a thorough knowledge of the impact of adverse childhood experiences, domestic abuse, exploitation, missing children, homelessness, neglect, and all forms of harm.

You must:
 •    Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration 
 •    Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently
  
 For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
• A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)
• A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• Scalable retention payments of up to £,147 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment
• A Refer a Friend Scheme  where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350 /li>
• Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Social Workers who have the child’s voice at the heart of everything they do to join us in our Children in Care Team!

Our aim in Children in Care is to achieve permanence for children and young people who become Looked After and to ensure that they are in a home which meets their needs, reflects their right to safety and security, and encourage them to reach their full potential at every stage of their development. We encourage all Looked After children and young people to meet their full educational potential and to promote both their physical and mental health. 

We have vacancies in our South Team based at Noble House in Ely, and our North Team based at Scott House in Huntingdon and Awdry House in Wisbech. 

If this sounds like an role that suits your skill set, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on or email .

This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don’t wait to apply!

In Children’s Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it?

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.

You must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration
• Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK

Role: Multi Skilled Operative

Hourly rate: £15.32 per hour + additional hourly rate for merits (up to £4.73) and overtime where applicable

Location: Peterborough

We have an exciting opportunity for Multi Skilled Operative to join our successful team at Portakabin based in Peterborough.

In this role you will refurbish and fit out the complete range of Portakabin buildings to the highest possible standards. Assembling and installing manufactured components to agreed design specification and tolerance. This includes the safe handling, moving, installing and finishing to specification and within deadlines under the guidance of a line manager.

Role Responsibilities as a Multi Skilled Operative

* Ensure compliance relevant Health and Safety practices and all applicable legislation to encourage and maintain zero harm environment and culture.

* Plan and undertake the preparation/decoration of all external product surfaces

* Apply internal finishing such as internal partitions, trims, configure interior layout, painting.

* Carry out basic joinery tasks inclusive of partition walls, doors, windows etc

* Carry out basic plumbing tasks inclusive of sink and toilet assembly, waste and drainage, copper and push fit fittings etc confirming drawing details.

* Undertake basic electrics inclusive of installing trunking and cable runs ,sockets, heaters, lighting etc, supporting in the preparation and first fix, under the supervision of an electrician

* Prepare units for safe transport

* Support craning in/out of buildings.

* Attend rectifications at client sites, interacting with our customers in a professional manner.

* Assist where required in the general fitting out and refurbishment of buildings both on and off site.

Benefits & Opportunities

* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Option to buy 5 days of annual leave (carry over up to 5 days)

* Contributory pension

* Reward packages including merit rating scheme and length of service awards

As a Portakabin Employee, you will also be able to access a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, a chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off, and fully funded professional qualifications! There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.

Our ideal candidate

* Strong ability in establishing good relationships with customers and staff, building effective networks

* Experience gained within construction, with proven operational experience

* GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent grade)

* Ability to accept and tackle demanding goals with enthusiasm

* Good organisation & planning skills

* Full UK Driving Licence

Why Portakabin?

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes. Our solutions support a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, education, healthcare, transport, utilities, and construction.

We're committed to sustainability, from reducing the environmental impact of our own operations, to designing energy-efficient buildings for our customers, and supporting the communities we serve through employee volunteering and charitable giving.

Today, more than 2,000 people work for Portakabin across ten European countries.

Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on

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 a 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 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 of our success

About IOS (integrated Operational Solutions)

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.

Trainee Project Engineer - IOS

The Role:

In your role, you will support the Project Team (consisting of Project Engineers, Site Managers and commercial staff) in the delivery of Civil and MEICA projects in the Water Industry. Primarily working in the pre-construction phase, whilst providing support to our site teams if required in the construction phase.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong practical/engineering skills and customer-facing experience looking for the chance to train, grow and develop within a specialist industry.

Do you have the passion to lead projects, drive continuous improvement and deliver innovation towards maintaining the health of our waterways through Water Recycling treatment or the delivery of clean, safe drinking water through the Clean Water treatment process?

In this varied role, you will be both site and office-based. You will be provided with extensive on-the-job and external training for you to become an expert within the industry. This role would suit an individual with strong engineering and practical skills with experience in a customer-facing role, who is looking for a new challenge and the chance to play a key role in exciting projects.

Our commitment to you is to provide a staged learning process, ensuring you have the skill set to undertake the full Project Engineer role and the tools to continue to develop throughout your career with us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the delivery of Civil and MEICA projects within the Water industry in East Anglia
• Producing detailed reports
• Liaising with clients
• Office and site-based (travel required)
• Extensive training provided.
• Leading to the management of projects as you develop

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:

• Hands-on engineering background
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Engineering qualification NVQ or higher
• Happy with regular travel within the Anglian Waters catchment
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Lives a commutable distance from Peterborough / Northampton.

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

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 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 withi,n as we believe this is a key driver to our success

Project Delivery Manager

The Role

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.

As our new Project Delivery Manager, you’ll lead a team of Project Engineers to oversee the development of solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time, to quality, drinking water and safety standards, whilst in line with legislation, alliance governance and processes. You’ll be responsible for projects throughout their lifecycles, ensuring the team handles operational needs and conflicts appropriately to arrive at ‘win-win’ situations for all concerned.

Key Responsibilities

General

• Assure CDM compliance of each scheme to champion a ‘Zero-Harm’ culture.
• Create and maintain a high-performing team culture with your Project Engineers to empower your team to think creatively to resolve issues.
• Oversee the teams’ promoted solutions, ensuring they are safe, commercially viable and resolve the project requirements whilst being fit for the purpose.
• Accountable for the full project lifecycle from receipt of need through scoping, construction, project handover, formal sign-off off and managing any warranty issue that arises post-handover.
• Translating Programme-level strategy into actual outcomes so team members are utilised correctly and fully understand the role they play in achieving success.

• Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting.
• Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment.

• Cost management and project forecasting.
• Work closely with Commercial and Planning teams to ensure cost and resource forecasts are maintained to required levels of accuracy whilst issues are mitigated and/ or escalated to the Pre-Construction Lead for successful resolution.
• Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies.
• Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities.
• Protect Barhale from commercial risks.
• Create an open, approachable, and visible team environment which engages across the IOS Alliance and organisations to promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

Key Measures and Targets

• Managing a team of engineers to receive a client project need, provide value engineering to develop a solution that meets the client's needs and provides the best whole life cost.
• Ensure the successful development of a detailed construction design and a defined scope of work to support the construction team in building an accurate tender bid.

Key Relationships

• Pre-Construction Manager
• Design Manager
• Project Engineers
• Construction Managers
• Clients and contacts
• Subcontractors
• External stakeholders

Essential

• Experience in design, commercial, and leading project teams
• Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting.
• Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent
• Excellent communication, people, and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
• Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance

Desireable

• HND/degree (or equivalent) in engineering
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the water industry
• Experience working for a direct delivery contractor

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 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 bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours leave of absence for 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

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

Graduate (Site Engineer)

The Role

We’re a ground-breaking collaboration between eight leading organisations – Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO – and we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. 
 
We are looking for a Graduate Site Engineer to join the frontline of project delivery, supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of civil, mechanical, or electrical works on water and wastewater sites. This is a hands-on, site-based role offering exposure to major infrastructure projects, cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to build a meaningful career in a future-proof industry. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day site management, ensuring safe and efficient operations 
• Support setting out, surveying, and interpreting engineering drawings 
• Coordinate subcontractors, plant, and materials on site 
• Monitor progress, quality, and health & safety compliance 
• Assist with environmental management and sustainability targets 
• Work closely with Project Managers and Senior Engineers to solve technical challenges 
• Contribute to project reporting and stakeholder communication 

Essential: 

• A recent or upcoming graduate in Civil Engineering, a Mechanical-related discipline
• Willingness to travel to sites across the East Anglian Region
• Excellent problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills
• Interest in Site-based engineering and infrastructure

Desirable: 

• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it) 

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?

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