Graduate Site Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Engineering
Civil Engineering
Thorpe Wood House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6WT
Region Eastern IMW Location Thorpe Wood House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6WT
Closing date 16/10/2026
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
The Role
We’re a ground-breaking collaboration between eight leading organisations – Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO – and we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. We are looking for a Graduate Site Engineer to join the frontline of project delivery, supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of civil, mechanical, or electrical works on water and wastewater sites.
This is a hands-on, site-based role offering exposure to major infrastructure projects, cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to build a meaningful career in a future-proof industry.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to attend a number of assessment centres taking place on the following dates: 20 th November, 11 th December, 6 th January, 8 th January, 11 th January, 15 th January, and 18 th January.
Should you be successful in your application, please ensure that you are available to attend all these dates, as participation in the assessment centres forms an essential part of the selection process.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day site management, ensuring safe and efficient operations
- Support setting out, surveying, and interpreting engineering drawings
- Coordinate subcontractors, plant, and materials on site
- Monitor progress, quality, and health & safety compliance
- Assist with environmental management and sustainability targets
- Work closely with Project Managers and Senior Engineers to solve technical challenges
- Contribute…
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