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
- 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:

- MEICA
- Temporary and permanent design
- Steel‑fabrication
- Signs (design and fabrication)
- Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

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Company Showcase Video:

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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

Project Manager (Perm)

Company: Barhale

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full-time

Location: Stratford, E15 2RN

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 5 Oct 2026

Closing date: 3 Nov 2026

The Role

The Project Manager role is to deliver multiple ongoing projects, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The role also involves working closely with the Estimating Department, engineers, and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed safely, whilst ensuring customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

General Management

- Produce financial forecasts, monitor and control project costs and cost reporting, and produce monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisation
- Deliver projects from the design phase to completion including all handover documentation
- Review progress, budget resources and planning




- Review work packages and ensure the scope of work is clearly defined and understood
- Chair weekly site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
- Build and maintain positive relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants
- Develop and maintain construction programmes with Barhale staff
- Co‑ordinate and manage site investigations during the ongoing construction process
- Develop engineering solutions so that a buildable cost‑effective construction solution is delivered that fulfils the client’s requirements
- Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures
- Maintain commercial tension to drive out costs and challenge the status quo
- Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside target costs
- Assist with estimating new tenders
- Chase potential new clients
- Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed

Health, safety and environmental

- By example, set the highest possible standards of leadership in the promotion of HS&E; procedures and best practices, ensuring compliance with Company procedures and legal obligations
- Ensure all HSE‑related documents are kept up to date
- Produce monthly reports for the HSE team
- Allocate HSE responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding and provide training as necessary
- Ensure that all subcontractors take appropriate steps to follow Barhale’s procedures and processes
- Ensure that

📌 Project Manager (Stratford)
🏢 Barhale
📍 Stratford