Assistant Project manager

Bridges; Midsomer Norton; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee discount

Bike to Work

Training and development

Employee referral scheme

Employee recognition

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Job summary

Bridges is seeking an Assistant Production Project Manager to support the planning, coordination and delivery of manufacturing-based projects across workshop, site installation and contractors. You will work closely with the Production Project Manager and teams to monitor progress, costs and deadlines, maintain documentation, and promote health, safety and environmental compliance.

This role provides exposure to the full project lifecycle within Bridges’ manufacturing hub in Somerset and UK

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Understanding of Health and Safety principles; CDM awareness is beneficial.
• SSSTS/SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely qualifications would be advantageous.
• Genuine interest in project management, manufacturing or engineering.
• Basic commercial awareness and understanding of project budgets, costs and contractual requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with ability to manage priorities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Project Manager in coordinating and delivering manufacturing-based projects within budget and specifications.
• Assist with planning, scheduling and monitoring activities across workshop, site installation and contractors.
• Track progress, costs, resources and deadlines; escalate delays or risks as needed.
• Support governance processes with documentation, reporting and procedures.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and contractors to enable effective delivery.
• Promote Health, Safety and Environmental compliance per Bridges' policies and legislation.
• Identify risks and assist with mitigation planning.
• Maintain accurate project records, programmes and progress reports.
• Support cross-functional communication to ensure project requirements are understood and delivered.
• Assist with monitoring expenditure and understanding budgets and contractual requirements.
• Participate in project reviews and capture lessons learned for improvements.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Skills

UK driving licence

Health & Safety

CDM awareness

Project management interest

Commercial awareness

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Role Purpose

The Assistant Production Project Manager supports the planning, coordination and delivery of manufacturing-based projects, helping to ensure they are completed safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with the required specifications.

Working closely with the Production Project Manager, workshop teams, site-based colleagues and external contractors, the role supports the successful manufacture, delivery and integration of in-house manufactured process plant at customer sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their project management experience within a busy manufacturing and engineering environment, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle while contributing to the successful delivery of projects for Bridges.

The Role

• Support the Production Project Manager in coordinating and delivering manufacturing-based projects, ensuring activities are completed in line with agreed programmes, budgets and specifications.
• Assist with planning, scheduling and monitoring project activities across workshop manufacturing, site installation and third-party contractors.
• Help track project progress, costs, resources and deadlines, escalating potential delays, issues or risks to the Production Project Manager.
• Support the implementation of project governance processes, ensuring appropriate documentation, reporting and procedures are maintained.
• Assist in coordinating internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors and other stakeholders to support effective project delivery.
• Promote high standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance, ensuring Bridges' policies, procedures and relevant legislation are followed.
• Help identify potential project risks and issues, supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mitigation measures.
• Maintain accurate project records, including programmes, progress reports, technical documentation and project registers.
• Support communication between manufacturing, design, procurement, commissioning and site teams to ensure project requirements are understood and delivered effectively.
• Assist with monitoring project expenditure and commercial performance, developing an understanding of budgets, costs, contractual requirements and project profitability.
• Participate in project reviews, capturing lessons learned and helping to implement improvements and best practice.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers, demonstrating a professional, collaborative and customer-focused approach.
• Take responsibility for personal development, building project management knowledge and capability with guidance and support from experienced colleagues.
• Demonstrate and promote Bridges' values in all interactions, contributing to a positive, supportive and delivery-focused team environment.

At Bridges, We Are More Than Engineers

We are listed in 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, ensuring sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure. Supported by our regional office network and manufacturing hub in the heart of Somerset, which forms part of our 60,000 sq. ft. head office complex, we bring together engineering expertise and practical manufacturing capability to deliver solutions for our customers.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m. We undertake roles as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, while also supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients through subcontracting and off-site manufacturing.

Essential:

• A full UK driving licence.
• An understanding of Health and Safety principles, with CDM awareness. SSSTS, SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely would be advantageous.
• An interest in project management, manufacturing or engineering, with a desire to develop a career in project delivery.
• Basic commercial awareness and an interest in understanding project budgets, costs and contractual requirements.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across different teams.

Desirable

• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to raise concerns and seek guidance when required.
• A willingness to learn, take responsibility and develop new skills.
• Previous experience in a project support, project coordination, manufacturing, engineering or construction environment.
• Experience assisting with project planning, progress monitoring, scheduling or reporting.

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:

• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5.5% 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.

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace