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:

https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

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 our 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
Skills development and training

Pipe Fitter/Mains Layer

The Role

The Pipe Fitter/ Mains Layer is required to cover works within the Southern region.

Key Responsibilities

Water companies permit to work (PTW) System
Water main design drawings service drawings and job packs
PE pipes with their properties and characteristics
Measuring and calibrating water mains
Able to distinguish between existing pipe materials and joints
Contingency plans and their requirements
Temporary works design for pressure testing
Thrust block requirements and design
Discharge licenses including flow rates
3-stage DENSO process for buried flanged joints
Correct choice of pipe-cutting equipment
Reinstate of valves, hydrants, and other water network equipment
The Importance of bolt torque and recording documentation

Key Measures and Targets

Safely carry out tasks set by the site management team or ganger if part of a gang

Key Relationships

Foreman/General Foreman
Site Manager
Site operatives
Operations Manager

About you

Essential

EUSR joint Material by butt fusion processes (EUSMUNC11)
EUSR joint material by ELECTROFUSION processes (EUSMUN10)
Flanged installation training (Control Point)
Pipeline commissioning (Including pressure testing and Chlorination/Dechlorination)
Training in pipe cutting equipment - Powergrit Saw, Keel Cutter, Cold Cutter, Clam Shell (Spit Cutter)
Abrasive Wheel training

Desirable

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card)
EUSR Utility SHEA (Water) Network process and sewerage network
Training in use of Prodrill 20 + 26 to drill water mains
Confined spaces (CP1)
Asbestos awareness
Willing to travel and have a driving licence

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.

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Accident and Life Cover
Westfield Health Cash Plan
22 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being.
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards

Barhale jobs

Mains Layer x 2

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