Keltbray engineering manager joins Barhale

Mills spent six years at Keltbray where he worked with current Barhale Managing Director Martin Brown and now joins Barhale’s Board of Directors in his new role as Director of Engineering.

He will be joined on the board by Andy Dodman who has been promoted to director of health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ).

Dodman joined Barhale in 2001 as a senior site officer before becoming a safety advisor a year later. He became head of group security in 2008 and later led the integration of the security function into a wider HSEQ portfolio.

Barhale Managing Director Martin Brown said: “Owen will bring valuable expertise and experience as we further strengthen our civil engineering business through the restructuring of our engineering services, expand our rail offering and enhance our capabilities. with our main customers in the water sector.

“He brings 15 years of high-level engineering know-how to Barhale. Equally important, his knowledge of best-in-class engineering processes is second to none and he will lead how we implement a more proactive and assured approach to our engineering services across our operations.

“Having previously worked with Owen, I had first-hand experience of his professional expertise and ability to work with clients to both influence and implement value engineering solutions and design-to-cost principles. . He will prove to be a great addition to the Barhale team and will play an important role in the strategic development of the business.

Andy Dodman will oversee company safety and welfare

“Andy has been instrumental in not only developing the HSEQ function within the business, but in raising awareness and best practices for every member of our team.

“Tunneling and civil engineering are often carried out in harsh environments and require care, discipline and vigilance at all times. Andy has made these qualities second nature and as a result our HSEQ performance speaks for itself. It is only fitting that he be the person who represents and leads the HSEQ function for both the company and the board.