Project Engineer (MEICA) - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6WT

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.

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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.

Project Engineer (MEICA)

The Role:

As Project Engineer within the MEICA business, you will bring demonstrable MEICA or industrial installation experience and practical skills to the team. You will provide the detailed technical input to the project and ensure works are safe and meet the specifications prior to implementation. The Project Engineer will have a strong focus on achieving safety targets and have zero tolerance of unsafe working practices and occurrences. They will actively engage the project construction team in the successful implementation of project delivery.

Working closely with the Project Manager and the project team, you will ensure that project related activities are planned and executed to meet the project requirements in a safe and cost-effective manner.

You will also contribute to customer satisfaction and ensure quality is always achieved.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Supporting the Project Management team in the delivery of MEICA projects.
• Production of functional specifications, contractor selection and ensuring that all supporting scope is delivered on time.
• Provide data to the project Commercial manager / QS in respect to variation orders and site instructions.
• Coordination of multi-disciplinary design produced by the core design team, external partners, and the supply chain.
• Drive excellence in Health and Safety in design by eliminating hazards and reducing risks during design whilst complying with Alliance CDM procedures.
• Manage suppliers of engineering services across all technical disciplines.
• Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project.
• Liaise with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers, and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress.
• Developing and reviewing tender documents, both for consultants and construction works.
• Understanding project risks and co-ordinating mitigation activities.
• Carrying out Technical Assurance checks and audits of contractor activities and outputs through the detail design and construction phases of projects.
• Assisting in the resolution of engineering issues arising through project delivery and ensure quality control.
• Manage multiple engineering aspects of projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet technical and quality standards.
• Collaborating with project stakeholders, including clients, architects, and contractors, to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Developing and overseeing project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Supporting the project team in preparing detailed MEICA & interface engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Working with the project team by assigning in tasks and providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Understanding project risks and co-ordinating the mitigation activities ensuring compliance with safety regulations throughout the project.
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines, such as mechanical and civil engineers, to ensure integrated and coordinated project designs.
• Participating in site visits and inspections to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure quality control.
• Troubleshooting with the project team in resolving MEICA related issues that may arise during project execution.
• Ensuring that projects adhere to codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Managing project documentation, including technical reports, change orders, and project records.
• Providing technical support to clients and addressing their inquiries and concerns.
• Preparing and delivering project progress reports and presentations to clients and project stakeholders

Key Relationships:

• Contracts Managers/QS, Procurement manager, Planner, Project Managers, Engineering Team Leads.
• Site Agents and Site team.
• Client’s site, commissioning & engineering & technical assurance teams.

Person Specification:

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

• Excellent communication skills harnessing the ability to effectively work with our Barhale MEICA team, 3rd parties and Barhale MEICA & Civil clients.
• A team player with the ability to co-ordinate project-related activities with clients’ consultants and 3rd
• Good organisational skills.
• Methodical approach with a clear focus on client, customer, and quality.
• Strong leadership qualities and a natural problem solver.
• Ability to work well within a team as well as individually.
• Able to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines.
• Able to work in a busy environment under pressure.
• Possess a “can do” attitude and can provide support to other members of the team as required.
• Methodical, and organised, with excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering related subject, ideally in the field of Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, Manufacturing or Civil engineering.
• SMSTS or NEBOSH qualified.
• Relevant CSCS Card (Either Experienced Technical Supervisor, Supervisory, Professionally Qualified Person, or Manager).
• Three years + experience in working at Senior Engineer level or higher with more than three direct reports.
• Familiar with programme management and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate Internally and externally at all levels.
• Proficient with IT specifically full Office 365 suite.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation regarding safe work practise.
• SSSTS / SMSTS.
• CSCS card.
• 1st Aid trained.
• Significant industrial MEICA, Civil or Engineering background.
• Understanding the importance of promoting a safety culture on site.

Desirable Requirements:

• WIMES Standards familiarisation.
• Experience of working within the utilities industry especially Water & Wastewater.
• Strong communication skills – both written and oral.
• Strong programme and schedule management experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Water & Wastewater Industry background.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office package.
• Commercial and contract experience.
• Understanding of power project economics
• Knowledge of MF1, NEC, IChemE or similar model contracts.
• EUSR Water Hygiene card (desirable).

Personal Attributes:

• An organiser who can coordinate on multiple fronts.
• Structured thinker.
• Client-focussed.
• Facilitator of innovative thought and ideas.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong team player but also able to work as an individual.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines.
• Able to work in a busy environment under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Possess a “can do” attitude who can provide support to other members of the team as required.

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.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards