Shuttering Carpenter
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Barhale scores A on the Alion truth index.
Closing date: 01/01/2027
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
Shuttering Carpenter
The Role
To carry out tasks set by site supervisors and gangers to a high and safe standard.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and carry out job-set tasks
- Ensure you have been briefed and understand all relevant risk and method statements
- Read and interpret site drawings, instructions and plans
- Create and install timber formwork to support concrete structures
- Use best/safe practices on all tasks carried out
- Check any equipment that may be used
- Ensure a safe, tidy place of work
Ensure the completion of work is on time
- Implement best practice procedures
- Maximise use of own working time
- Ensure you are signed up for all permits and briefings before commencing any work
Communication with site management
- Communicate with the site supervisor on any concerns
- Feedback to site management through near-miss reporting
- Ensure you attend all site briefings, forums, and toolbox talks
- Deputise for conducting briefings and toolbox talks
Essential:
- Skills and experience of working within a similar role on-site
- Experience in formwork and shuttering carpentry
- CSCS (NVQ card)
- 1-day First Aid
- H&S awareness
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as using your initiative
- ½ day environmental awareness
Desireable:
- Either CPCS forward tipping dumper/slinger signaller/ride-on roller/360 excavator
- NRSWA
- SSMTS
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
- Accident and Life Cover
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
- 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being.
- Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
- 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