Due to the growth in our Southern Region and the subsequent robust pipeline of work secured across multiple clients, we are recruiting for a number of roles. Two of these roles are for Project Managers based on a multimillion pound programme in East London. If you have a strong background in project management, would like to work for a values driven company and are looking for a new opportunity, read below to hear more:
The Role
The two Project Managers will work on numerous projects across the NOS (Northern Outfall Sewer) bridge programme for Thames Water, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The role also involves working closely with the estimating department, engineers, and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed safely, whilst ensuring customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
General Management
- Produce financial forecasts, monitor and control project costs and cost reporting, and produce monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisation
- Deliver projects from the design phase to completion including all handover documentation
- Review progress, budget resources and planning
- Review work packages and ensure the scope of work is clearly defined and understood
- Chair weekly site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
- Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants
- Develop and maintain construction programmes with Barhale staff
- Co-ordinate and manage site investigations during the ongoing construction process
- Develop engineering solutions so that a buildable cost-effective construction solution is delivered that fulfils the client’s requirements
- Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures
- Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
- Maintain commercial tension to drive out costs and challenge the status quo
- Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside target costs
- Assist with estimating new tenders
- Chase potential new clients
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 and 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
About 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
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