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About Barhale

Who are 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

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Why join Barhale?

• 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

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Who we are

Here within the @one Alliance, we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. 

Water and the natural environment are the foundation of life, society, and our economy. The East of England is home to unique rivers, wetlands, and coastlines—but it is also one of the most water-stressed regions in the UK. With one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, we are delivering resilient water supplies, enabling sustainable growth, tackling climate change, and protecting the natural environment.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Estimator to support the successful delivery of projects across the region, either within our Central Estimating Team or embedded in a Business Unit.

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio including Water & Water Recycling Treatment Plants, Pipelines, Pumping Stations & Reservoirs and Network Storage.

You’ll play an important role in preparing cost estimates, supporting project teams, and contributing to continuous improvement within the alliance.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Project Support

• Prepare CAPEX estimates at all project stages—from early optioneering through to detailed design and target cost development
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to understand and quantify project scope
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to gather cost information
• Use estimating software and MS Excel to produce accurate estimates

Systems & Improvement

• Learn and apply @one Alliance estimating systems and processes
• Support improvements by identifying best practices and efficiencies
• Cost Modelling & Innovation
• Help develop cost models for repeatable project elements
• Work with digital tools, including 3D models, to understand scope

Cost Base & Data Management

• Maintain and update cost databases and quotation libraries
• Identify discrepancies between market rates and internal cost data
• Liaise with Procurement for early engagement and cost validation

Commercial & Cost Capture

• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure smooth handover of estimates
• Structure estimates to align with Anglian Water cost capture requirements

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

• Promote a strong “Safer Every Day” culture
• Follow all H&S policies and procedures
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement and a zero-accident environment

Essential

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience
• Understanding of civil, mechanical, electrical, or process engineering
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
• Able to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Confident using MS Office (especially Excel)

Desireable

• This role is ideal for someone with estimating experience who is ready to develop their career further.
• Exposure to estimating software and contractor/subcontractor environments 
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, utilities, or similar sectors 

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people.  Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• 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 to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via (url removed)