MEICA Project Manager

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.

• 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

As a MEICA Project Manager, you will provide experienced leadership and demonstrable MEICA installation expertise to successfully deliver projects from inception through to completion. You will be responsible for managing projects in accordance with NEC contract requirements, ensuring the proactive identification and management of risk, robust change control, and effective management of commercial obligations.

You will be accountable for ensuring all works are delivered safely, to specification, on programme and within budget. A strong focus on achieving safety targets is essential, with a zero tolerance approach to unsafe working practices or behaviours. You will lead and actively engage project delivery and construction teams to promote a positive safety culture and drive successful project outcomes.

Working collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, designers and internal teams, you will plan, coordinate and manage MEICA project activities in compliance with NEC processes. This includes programme management, early warnings, compensation events, cost control and timely decision making to protect both Barhale's and the client's interests. You will ensure clear, accurate and timely communication of project information throughout the project lifecycle.

You will take ownership of customer satisfaction by maintaining strong client relationships and clear lines of communication, while ensuring quality is achieved at every stage of delivery. You will also support continuous improvement by driving efficiencies, managing technical and delivery interfaces, and ensuring lessons learned are captured and embedded.

Barhale's projects vary significantly in value, complexity and duration, ranging from established frameworks to bespoke schemes and emergency works. These include, but are not limited to installation/upgrades of MCC's, control and instrumentation, chemical dosing systems, and water and wastewater process plant. With project values typically ranging from £200k to £10m, you will play a key role in managing MEICA elements of work, ensuring effective NEC contract administration and delivering a consistently high standard of project management.

• Proficient technical skills…