Engineering Sub Agent, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

About Barhale

Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by Chairman Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services across multiple sectors.

• Water
• Transport
• Built Environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue‑chip, regulated and private clients, working within large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, underpinning our long‑term relationships and commitment to client value.

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & Safety equipment and products, including PPE

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to high‑standard people practices and an inclusive environment.
• Job security and long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes.
• Broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects.
• Strong career progression proven by a track record of internal promotion.

As a Sub Agent, you will manage small‑value civil engineering and construction sites or assist the Site Agent and Project Manager on larger value schemes, ensuring project delivery meets customer objectives while maintaining health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control standards.

• Maintain commercial performance of the contract.
• Ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Produce and manage the project programme and supervise its delivery.
• Interpret drawings and specifications.
• Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team.
• Ensure all staff, subcontractors and visitors are properly inducted and meet required competencies.
• Represent the business to customers, the public and official bodies.
• Deliver products to customer satisfaction.
• Produce accurate monthly reports for the client and internally.
• Chair weekly site meetings in line with company procedures.
• Obtain accurate and relevant ‘as built’ information.

• Always comply with company procedures and legal obligations, promoting best practice.
• Promote Barhale cardinal rules and establish safe working cultures and environmental compliance.
• Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, building positive relationships.
• Ensure HSEQ documentation is up to date and briefed.
• Carry out daily, weekly and monthly inspections; produce audits and reports.
• Liaise with relevant third parties and government agencies.
• Ensure the QA file is produced and maintained.
• Deliver work snag/defect‑free and on time.

• Populate and manage the Barhale cost plan for the project.
• Maximise project value and maintain commercial tension to drive cost savings.
• Ensure detailed site diaries and records are completed.

• Address resource problems promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of resources.

• Considerable experience in civil engineering.
• Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management, and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• CSCS card.
• SMSTS card.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification.
• Full driving licence.
• Excellent communication, people and team management skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve high compliance standards.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion.

• Working towards CEng, IEng, AMICE or equivalent.
• Water experience.
• Temporary works coordination.
• Leadership experience.
• Service avoidance training.
• Confined space training.
• Appointed person CPCS card.

Our values are embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and guide our commitment to being people‑centric. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we invest in people, supporting their wellbeing and career aspirations from the moment they join.

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical coverage.
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days.
• 8 hours volunteering.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice.
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position).
• Leadership & management training and coaching.
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal.
• Development supported by internal and external training.
• Continuous service awards.

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