Site Engineer Apprentice

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a family‑values based business founded 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 delivering design, civil engineering and maintenance services 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. We develop long‑term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. We robustly source, train and retain all our frontline delivery teams 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

• 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.

The Site Engineer Apprentice will support the delivery of various infrastructure projects across the region. Working under the guidance of experienced technicians and engineers, you will assist with reviewing planning of works, undertaking site assurance activities and project documentation. This role provides hands‑on experience while developing the technical knowledge, skills and behaviours required to progress toward professional technician and engineer status.

• Provide technical support during the construction and project close‑out phases.
• Assist with the design, planning and delivery of construction projects while developing an understanding of engineering solutions and how they align with industry standards, specifications and codes of practice.
• Follow quality assurance processes.
• Assist with setting out construction works, developing an understanding of how to ensure accuracy and follow project plans.
• Learn how to collect and interpret technical data, supporting engineering designs and decision making while developing confidence in basic analysis techniques.
• Assist with identifying and resolving design issues during construction, observing how senior staff apply engineering principles and contributing to simple problem‑solving tasks.
• Develop an understanding of document control procedures, checking that the correct drawing and document revisions are in use on site and practising good information management habits.
• Participate in supervised site surveys, inspections and data gathering activities, building familiarity with design specifications, standards and statutory requirements while learning how compliance is assessed.
• Build communication skills by preparing basic technical notes and contributing to reports, practising the use of appropriate engineering terminology and learning how to present information clearly in both verbal and written formats.

• Learn how UK Building Regulations, environmental standards and health & safety requirements apply to construction activities, supporting the team in checking compliance while developing a strong understanding of statutory obligations.
• Assist in preparing and contributing to risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work, learning how risk management processes are applied and how safety…