Overview
Site Supervisor/Working Foreman – , ,
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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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 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 of our success
Site Supervisor/Working Foreman
The Role
Supervise a team of operatives, ensure health and safety, and all work on site is carried out in accordance with the RAMS. To ensure the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and snag-free, being responsible for scheduling, coordinating and supervising the work of all site operatives.
 Key Responsibilities
Health and Safety
- Promote the Barhale Cardinal Rules and establish safe working cultures and practices
- Comply with company procedures and legal obligations
- Promote and comply with environmental compliance
- Deliver the works safely
- Take charge of Near Miss Reporting
- Make sure HSE returns are done monthly
- Brief SOSB and TBT when required
Quality
- Promote best practice
- Comply with company procedures
- Ensure work is delivered defect/snag-free
Management
- Manage operatives and sub-contractors
- Organise work for the workforce and ensure all operatives are working in a safe manner
- Brief the workforce daily
- Keep good diary records
Key measures & targets:
- Reporting outputs and progress to site Management, implementing and maintaining a safe system of work
Key relationships:
- Operatives
- Construction Manager
- Site Agent
Essential
- Extensive experience in a Supervisory/Foreman role within Civil Engineering
- Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations
- Experience with deep drainage/manhole boxes installation/temporary work ground support/shaft experience
- SMSTS or SSSTS
- Supervisor level 3 gold CSCS card
- First Aid
- NRSWA
- Confined Space ticket
- UK Driving License
- CAT and Genny
- Excellent communication skills
Desireable
- CPCS Dumper
- CPCS Slinger Signaller
- Water Hygiene
Caring and investing in you
Our 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.
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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 aof nnual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
- 8 hours 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
Would you like to know more?
Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk
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