Company:
Barhale
Location: Birmingham
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
As a 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 for 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. 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 coordinating mitigation activities. Carrying out Technical Assurance checks and audits of contractor activities and outputs through the detailed design and construction phases of projects. Assisting in the resolution of engineering issues arising through project delivery and ensuring 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. Keeping up to date with advancements in electrical engineering technology and best practices. Preparing and delivering project progress reports and presentations to clients and project stakeholders Key Relationships:
MEICA Director, Regional Managers, Contracts Managers, Procurement manager, Planner, Project Managers, Senior Electrical Installation Engineer, Senior Mechanical Electrical Installation Engineer & Civil Engineering Managers. 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 coordinate 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). 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 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. Client-focussed. Facilitator of innovative thought and ideas. Strong leadership qualities. 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.Benefits:
As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes a range of benefits.
5% Company pension contribution Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary Private medical cover Permanent Health Cover Company Profit Share Scheme Company car / or car allowance (Dependent on position) Career Development and ongoing training Staff Referral Scheme 25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent) Volunteering Scheme Environmental and Social Value initiatives
About Barhale:
Barhale is one of the largest privately-owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists with 40 years of experience working UK-wide across the water, transport, built environment and energy sectors. Founded by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980, the group was originally set up as a specialist tunnelling contractor. Whilst we retain our tunnelling roots, repeated success in several sectors of the construction industry has enabled us to expand our skillset and become one of the largest privately-owned infrastructure specialists in the UK.
What we do
We provide MEICA infrastructure design, DfMA & off-site build solutions, MEICA installations, civil construction, and service & maintenance services to the following sectors.
Water & Wastewater Transport Energy Built EnvironmentWe also possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including.
Tunnelling & specialist shaft and In-house design for MEICA, Civil, tunnelling and specialist services Steelwork manufacture & fabrication of standard and bespoke systems Who we are?
Barhale operates as a tier-1 partner for blue-chip, regulated, and private clients. We work as part of large frameworks, joint ventures, and alliances, as well as on individual projects developing long-standing relationships based on Trust, Integrity, and Pride.
Our People
We employ a direct workforce of over 800 employees nationwide. We recognise that our business is only as good as the people we employ, which is why we value them so highly and invest in regular training and development, utilising our dedicated training facility in Walsall
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. 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 coordinating mitigation activities. Carrying out Technical Assurance checks and audits of contractor activities and outputs through the detailed design and construction phases of projects. Assisting in the resolution of engineering issues arising through project delivery and ensuring 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. Keeping up to date with advancements in electrical engineering technology and best practices. Preparing and delivering project progress reports and presentations to clients and project stakeholders Key Relationships:
MEICA Director, Regional Managers, Contracts Managers, Procurement manager, Planner, Project Managers, Senior Electrical Installation Engineer, Senior Mechanical Electrical Installation Engineer & Civil Engineering Managers. 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 coordinate 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). 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 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. Client-focussed. Facilitator of innovative thought and ideas. Strong leadership qualities. 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.Benefits:
As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes a range of benefits.
5% Company pension contribution Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary Private medical cover Permanent Health Cover Company Profit Share Scheme Company car / or car allowance (Dependent on position) Career Development and ongoing training Staff Referral Scheme 25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent) Volunteering Scheme Environmental and Social Value initiatives
About Barhale:
Barhale is one of the largest privately-owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists with 40 years of experience working UK-wide across the water, transport, built environment and energy sectors. Founded by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980, the group was originally set up as a specialist tunnelling contractor. Whilst we retain our tunnelling roots, repeated success in several sectors of the construction industry has enabled us to expand our skillset and become one of the largest privately-owned infrastructure specialists in the UK.
What we do
We provide MEICA infrastructure design, DfMA & off-site build solutions, MEICA installations, civil construction, and service & maintenance services to the following sectors.
Water & Wastewater Transport Energy Built EnvironmentWe also possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including.
Tunnelling & specialist shaft and In-house design for MEICA, Civil, tunnelling and specialist services Steelwork manufacture & fabrication of standard and bespoke systems Who we are?
Barhale operates as a tier-1 partner for blue-chip, regulated, and private clients. We work as part of large frameworks, joint ventures, and alliances, as well as on individual projects developing long-standing relationships based on Trust, Integrity, and Pride.
Our People
We employ a direct workforce of over 800 employees nationwide. We recognise that our business is only as good as the people we employ, which is why we value them so highly and invest in regular training and development, utilising our dedicated training facility in Walsall
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