Graduate Mechanical Engineer

About 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

• 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

At @one Alliance, we bring together eight leading organisations to deliver Anglian Water's capital investment programme across the East of England. Together, we're delivering projects to help protect and improve one of the UK's most important resources - water.

As aGraduate Mechanical Engineer you'll be part of this exciting programme from the start, gaining hands‑on experience of Mechanical Engineering across major infrastructure projects.

You’ll work alongside experienced Engineering professionals building your knowledge, developing your skills and working towards a successful career in Mechanical Engineering.

You’ll be supported throughout your development, with opportunities to build your technical knowledge, gain professional experience and work towards your longer‑term career goals.

We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Peterborough and the East Anglia Region.

• Assist in the mechanical design of pumping stations, treatment works, and pipeline systems
• Support project delivery teams on‑site and in the office
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, and process engineers.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and drawings
• Engage with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure engineering excellence
  Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance across all activities
• What We're Looking For:
  
  A degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or MEng)
• A strong interest in sustainable engineering and the water sector

• A 2:2 degree or above BEng or MEng/MSc in Mechanical Engineering
• Work in an open and collaborative way- practice integrated working with all Alliance teams and the client. Develop effective working relationships
• Embrace the responsibilities of a defined stage gate delivery process - understand its impact on…