Creative Writer

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.

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 Creative Writer will a pivotal role in crafting compelling written content that supports both internal and external communications. This individual will develop engaging and persuasive materials, including award submissions, marketing collateral, and both internal and external communications, ensuring Barhale's messaging is consistent, professional, and impactful. The role will be based in St Albans with a national coverage and a requirement to travel to different offices and site locations when projects are being worked on.

• Write and edit engaging content for a variety of channels, including newsletters, case studies, award submissions, press releases, social media, and website updates
• Produce credible and high-quality award submissions, working closely with teams across the business in addition to our clients to gather relevant information
• Develop compelling case studies and project summaries to showcase Barhale's expertise and successes
• Support bids and tenders by crafting clear and impactful written content tailored to client needs

• Work with internal teams to uncover and share stories that highlight Barhale's projects, people and values
• Maintain and enhance the Barhale brand voice and tone across all written materials, ensuring consistency and professionalism

• Support the delivery of internal communications campaigns by creating content that informs, engages, and inspires employees
• Collaborate with the marketing & communications team to enhance the internal cascade and Barhale News process with engaging written materials

• Conduct research to support content creation, including gathering insights on industry trends, competitor activity and client profiles
• Produce written project and company evidence in readiness for AMP8 and AMP9
• Proactively identify opportunities to create content that aligns with Barhale's goals and supports campaigns

• Reporting to and working closely with the Business Development & Communications Director to prioritise and deliver high-quality written materials
• Partner with the wider team to ensure seamless integration of written content into wider campaigns and initiatives

• Proven experience in professional writing, journalism, or creative content creation
• Demonstrated ability to write for diverse audiences and adapt tone and style accordingly
• Experience with persuasive writing, such as award submissions, tenders, or marketing campaigns
• As the role requires a high volume of professionally written internal and external communication, for a wide range of audiences using different media channels, proficiency in English is essential
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong research and storytelling abilities
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Strong communicator and…