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Barhale · Walsall, England ·
Job Description About BarhaleWho 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: WaterTransportBuilt environmentEnergyWe 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: TunnellingMEICATemporary and permanent designSteel-fabricationSigns (design and fabrication)Health & safety equipment and products, including PPECompany Website:https://www.barhale.co.uk/Company Showcase Video:https://youtu.be/uf_RG5xgM8MWhy 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 schemesA broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UKs largest infrastructure projects and clientsStrong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our successPlannerThe RoleResponsible for supporting estimators and delivery teams to ensure compliance with planning and commitment to the company's objectives.
Key ResponsibilitiesGeneralProactively support the estimating and delivery teams to ensure that planning standards are maintained across all projects and planning & control procedures are adhered toAssisting with the tender, pre-construction, and delivery of a range of opportunities and live projects by collaboratively developing and maintaining robust, detailed project plansAssisting with establishing optimal construction methodologies, logic sequences and work outputsAppreciating and upholding the Health & Safety standards in all planning processesWin WorkDeveloping animations of the project plan to aid in the digital rehearsal of the project constructionSupporting the review of tender programmes and their complianceDo WorkFostering the planning culture with a great focus on weekly planning updates and reviews of performanceMonitoring the critical path and key milestones, advising the delivery team on any potential changes and leading challenge and mitigation actionsSupporting the preparation of reports and updates of information displayed on sites in line with the reporting cyclesGet PaidEnsuring that claimable delays are captured and quantifiedSupporting the development of programmes to demonstrate the impact of change in compliance with the contractual and project-specific requirementsAdvising Operations and Commercial of project risks, float uptake and impacts on theEssential: CSCS CardGood understanding of construction sequencing and how a project comes together, gained in a site-level role for a contractor in the UK construction industryGood knowledge of NEC and other relevant forms of contractExperience in leading collaborative planning processesProficient in Primavera P6/Primavera Cloud and competent in MS ProjectGood communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiencesDesireable: A degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering/ConstructionCaring and investing in youOur 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 salaryCompany PensionLife AssurancePrivate Medical25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days8 hours volunteeringEmployee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeingFlexible benefits via salary sacrificeCompany car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)Leadership & management training and coachingRegular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progressionDevelopment supported by internal and externally delivered trainingContinuous service awards