General 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

Company Website:

https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video:

https://youtu.be/uf_RG5xgM8M

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
• A broad range of civil engineering, 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

General Foreman

The Role

The purpose of the role of the General Foreman is to ensure the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and snag-free. The post-holder will be responsible for scheduling, co-ordinating and supervising the work of all site operatives.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Implement company requirements and legal regulations, paying specific attention to HSE legislation and quality
• Carry out and record site inspections
• Promote safe systems of work by ensuring compliance with approved method statements, undertaking risk assessments, and delivering regular toolbox talks and workforce briefings
• Monitor and maintain workforce training and competency requirements, ensuring all records are accurately captured within the site training register
• Lead by example, promoting a culture of safety, quality, professionalism and continuous improvement across all site activities

Efficient Project Delivery

• Proactively drive progress of the works, challenging methods to maximise progress and minimise costs
• Plan, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of site teams and operatives, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements
• Oversee the accurate completion and submission of site records and documentation in line with project, customer and company requirements
• Maintain accurate records of daily production activities to support performance monitoring and reporting
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractor activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements

Plant, Equipment and Materials Management

• Proactively challenge plant and equipment utilisation to maximise efficiency, improve productivity and drive cost savings.
• Manage the daily allocation, utilisation and performance of hired and company-owned plant and equipment to support efficient project delivery
• Coordinate the timely delivery, storage and collection of materials and equipment to support programme milestones and site operations

Stakeholder Engagement and Best Practice

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders
• Promote and embed best practices across site operations, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality and performance
• Represent the company professionally, strengthening customer relationships and promoting its values and capabilities

Essential: 

• Comprehensive civil engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering infrastructure, drainage, highways, and structures projects, including the successful management of large-scale schemes and multiple concurrent project teams
• Strong leadership and people management experience, including subcontractor oversight
• Practical hands-on approach
• CSCS supervisor card
• SMSTS qualification
• Lift Supervisor
• First aid qualification
• NRSWA supervisor
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with a proven track record of motivating, developing, and managing high-performing individuals and teams to achieve project and business objectives
• Excellent communication, organisational, planning and time management skills

Desireable: 

• CPCS appointed person for lifting operations

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.

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 salary
• Company Pension
• Accident and Life Cover
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
• 8 hours leave of absence for 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.
• Continuous service awards