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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:\nWater\nTransport\nBuilt environment\nEnergy\nWe 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.\nOur 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.\nWe possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:\nTunnelling\nMEICA\nTemporary and permanent design\nSteel-fabrication\nSigns (design and fabrication)\nHealth & safety equipment and products, including PPE\nCompany Website:\nhttps://www.barhale.co.uk/\nCompany Showcase Video:\nhttps://youtu.be/uf_RG5xgM8M\nWhy join Barhale?\nAs 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.\nJob security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes\nA broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients\nStrong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success\nMechanical Engineer\nWho are we?\nJoin the @one Alliance - a collaborative partnership of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. As we prepare for the challenges and opportunities of AMP8, we’re looking for talented individuals to help us shape the future of water infrastructure.\nAt Anglian Water, we’re Always Exploring - ensuring we remain competitive, attractive, and rewarding for both existing and prospective employees. By Doing The Right Thing, we’re committed to recognising and rewarding our people fairly and transparently, while Building Trust through a culture that prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing.\nWhat will you be doing as our new Mechanical Engineer?\nAs a Mechanical Engineer within one of our four business units, you will bolster our mechanical engineering capabilities in our alliance team and provide fresh ideas and perspectives on our ways of working.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the preparation and analysis of key mechanical options, for review and agreement with the client and key project stakeholders, ensuring risks and gaps are mitigated whilst always upholding the Project Basis of Design\nDesign calculations facilitating the sizing of mechanical, hydraulic, power-generating, and building services equipment\nLiaise with the supply chain to ensure the latest technologies are assessed and understood as part of the optioneering process\nCollaborate with the design team to develop 3D models and solutions\nOversee the outputs for a number of processes, including P&IDs and Data sheets. HAZID and HAZOP studies and mechanical input into commissioning plans, including proposed performance tests\nSupport the team in the drive towards excellence in Health & Safety, demonstrating applied knowledge and skills to produce safe designs to discharge your obligation according to CDM Regulations and standards\nIdentify and promote opportunities to meet the project's digital, sustainability, innovation and people objectives\nEssential:\nA degree in Mechanical Engineering\nExtensive practical mechanical design experience in a similar environment\nProven track record of designing hydraulic and mechanical systems and products\nPossess a good understanding of modular building and construction processes and procedures\nCollaboration and teamwork\nCourage to try new things and work differently to safely deliver\nDepending on your skills, experience, and interests, you could be aligned with one of our four business units:\nPlace-Based Thinking\nThe Place Based Thinking team delivers some of the largest and most complex projects across the @one Alliance. Made up of six Senior Project Manager teams, we oversee 19 catchments, covering key sites such as Whitlingham, Flag Fen, Great Billing, Cotton Valley, Bedford, Colchester, and Ipswich Cliff Quays. These projects involve managing all parts of the network from rising and gravity mains, pumping stations, high spilling overflows, and water recycling centres.\nWater\nThe Water Business Unit provides strategic support across the clean water network, covering both system performance and infrastructure planning. We assess the future hydraulic state of the network in response to population growth and increased demand, support the design and delivery of capital and infrastructure schemes to ensure hydraulic resilience, and work with optimisation teams to enhance overall network efficiency.\nWater Recycling (East and West)\nOur Water Recycling Business Unit, split into East and West regions, is responsible for the collection, conveyance, and treatment of wastewater across an extensive network. 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