Role purpose
We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to work on our Southern Water Framework, from enquiry through to asset integration sign off.
With a hybrid working model, from the Hampshire region with a mixture of office working, along with travel 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 dliver 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.
The Role
• Contracted to 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday.
• 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 and control of project expenditure within a monthly project reporting structure
• Close liaison and management of the Client and other stakeholders as appropriate
• Proactively manage the impact on and protection of the environment.
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.