Project Manager
Role Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to work on our Southern Water Framework, reporting to our Maidstone office.
With a hybrid working model, ideally you would be willing to commute to the Maidstone office once or twice weekly.
You will be expected to travel to HQ at least once a month for project reviews and visit client sites regularly.
At Bridges we are more than Engineers.
We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.
As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK.
We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.
Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.
Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.
Role overview
As a Project Manager at Bridges, you will oversee the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects from inception to completion.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
Your leadership will be pivotal in coordinating resources, managing timelines, and navigating challenges to achieve outstanding results.
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Requirements
- Essential
- CDM Awareness (ideally SSSTS or SMSTS)
- CSCS card
- Industry Based qualifications (NVQ/C&G)
- Driving licence
- Industrial engineering experience – ie water industry, MEICA, civils
- Experience in the design and delivery of projects
- Experience in managing CDM sites and working on CDM sites
- Capable of effectively managing more than one project at any one time, depending on complexity
- Capable of effectively managing teams, including employees and subcontractors
- Understanding of project governance procedures and commercial aspects of projects
- Sound knowledge of H&S legislation and regulations
- Desirable
- HNC / HND level qualifications
- Site experience is essential, currently or previously in a supervisory site role or Project engineer role.
- Southern Water Experience is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
- BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES
- RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.
- We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.
- We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.
- Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:
- Competitive salaries
- Company car/car allowance
- Health cash plan with Healthshield
- Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Bike 2 Work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
- Employee recognition schemes
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.
- Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.
- Come and be part of our team!
- Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace
Preferred Qualifications
- Southern Water Experience is desirable but not essential.
About Bridges Electrical Engineers
Private UK MEICA engineering contractor designing, manufacturing, installing, and maintaining sustainable assets for infrastructure clients.
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