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 purpose
We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to work on our Water Industry frameworks, working closely with our Regional Managers to develop our civils engineering proposition.
You will be based at HQ in Midsomer Norton and visit client sites regularly, covering the Thames Water, Southern Water, Sutton and East Surrey Water, and surrounding water companies.
This is a critical hire for the business, as such a background in on-site civil engineering project management would be highly advantageous.
The Role
Contracted to 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday.
We offer a hybrid working model.
* Management of staff and subcontractors working on assigned projects
* Taking responsibility for the health & safety of self and all under your control, completion of RAMS.
* Creation and management of the appropriate Project Documentation
* Control project expenditure
* Close liaison and management of the Client and other stakeholders as appropriate
* Responsible for the Client Interface of a Framework
* Work within a monthly project reporting structure
* Liaison with internal and external stakeholders
* Proactively manage the impact on and protection of the environment
* Effectively manage the O&M outputs of the projects and to programme deadlines.
Minimum Requirements
* Project management experience
* Experience working in a Civils Engineering environment
* Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes
* Experience or knowledge of planning software packages such as Microsoft Project / P6
* Knowledge of health & safety legislation and company procedures
* SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely
* Full UK driving license
Desirable
* Appropriate City & Guilds trade Qualification where appropriate
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 wellbeing. We are a family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and 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
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Purchase up to an additional 3 days holiday per year.
* Health cash plan with Healthshield
* Standard Life Pension Scheme - 4.5% 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
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 opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
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