Head of Programme Construction

Overview

Who are Barhale? Barhale is a business founded on family values, 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 providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services 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. We develop long-term relationships based on delivering 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.

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

Head of Programme Construction

The Role

Within the @one Alliance, we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of 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. Now working in AMP 8, we will deliver a programme larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce.

We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment for career progression. We are now seeking an exceptional Head of Programme Construction to help lead this mission.

Strategic Leadership

• Lead regional construction delivery through a team of Heads of Construction.
• Maintain oversight of end-to-end construction performance across a major investment programme.
• Champion a positive, open, and inclusive culture where safety and continuous improvement thrive.

Programme Delivery

• Provide governance and consistency across all construction programmes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and to exceptional quality standards.
• Represent construction at senior Alliance forums and influence key delivery decisions.
• Monitor and manage supplier and subcontractor performance.

Commercial & Contractual Excellence

• Maintain strong cost control, forecasting and commercial governance.
• Support supplier selection, contract management and value-driven negotiations.
• Ensure all contractual and compliance obligations are met.

Stakeholder Leadership

• Build strong relationships across Anglian Water, Alliance partners and key external stakeholders.
• Support resource planning and capability development across all construction functions.

Innovation & Sustainability

• Drive improvements in productivity, waste reduction and embodied carbon.
• Lead constructability reviews and fit-for-assembly processes to enhance safety and buildability.
• Embed digital and innovative approaches into project delivery.

Safety First – Every Day

• Lead compliance with CDM, HSWA and all relevant SHEQ standards.
• Promote a zero-accident ethos and ensure consistent safety performance across all…