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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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

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

The Role

The role of the Apprentice Quantity Surveyor is to liaise with and support the Commercial Team, and to assist in the commercial management of projects at both the pre- and post-contract stages.

The post-holder will demonstrate organisational and administrative skills with the ability to work as part of the overall Barhale Commercial Team, striving to achieve the Company’s ‘Three Pillar Objectives’.

The Apprentice Quantity Surveyor will also work alongside the Quantity Surveyor, gaining knowledge of commercial expertise for projects to maximise returns, working within robust procedures to support the Commercial Manager and Project Managers.

You will be working towards obtaining a Quantity Surveying degree, or equivalent, whilst undertaking your role. You will be given the time and support to undertake your studies.

Key Responsibilities

General

Create and send out weekly plant reports for projects
Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors, inviting them to tender and engage with the supply chain
Receive and analyse quotations, liaising with Contracts Managers and Site Agents regarding price, proven history, availability, etc.
Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors promptly
Assist the commercial team with producing a bill of quantity/activity schedule for payment purposes
Support the team in producing cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes
Facilitate monitoring and controlling income and expenditure on contracts, e.g., interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies, etc., liaising where necessary with the relevant people, e.g., engineers, clients, etc.
Work together with the team to produce relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Manager, e.g., cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts, etc., ensuring information is complete and accurate

Tasks specific to the project

Assist with compiling new subcontractor orders
Provide support in compiling tender packages from client specifications and send them out to potential subcontractors and suppliers
Ensure subcontractors and suppliers return tenders by the completion date, and follow up where late
Assist with collecting quotations for tender packages and creating Tender Quotation comparisons, highlighting all differences including price, specification, terms, lead times, etc
Keep up to date with the plant on site and make sure it matches the daily record sheets
Collect and update specified areas of the Commercial Plan
Working with the team, put together an application for payment to the client, including all substantiation
Keep track of subcontractor invoices and provide support with processing for payment
Assist Quantity Surveyors with updating forecasts and preparing supervision costs for various projects
Contact suppliers to obtain proof of delivery of products
Ensure all daily site records are accurate and available for client inspection
Work with the team to prepare and print invoices from all Subcontractors for client's Final Account audits
Assist with updating the weekly subcontractor payment forecast

About you

Essential

Coversant with the Microsoft Office suite of packages.
Good written and oral communication skills
Relevant A-level or equivalent qualifications are required for the apprenticeship.
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Good attention to detail
Excellent organisation skills

Desirable

Interest in Contract Law

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

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