Graduate Project Engineer

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in Maidstone is seeking an M&E Graduate Project Engineer to support Project Managers on water and wastewater projects across the region. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. Candidates should have a strong understanding of engineering principles and willingness to pursue Project Fundamentals Qualification. This role provides significant opportunities for career progression and development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

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

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• APM - Willingness to undertake Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ).
• Full UK driving license and own car for travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering engineering projects.
• Travel to and from client sites as required.

Skills

Strong understanding of engineering principles

Business acumen

Experience in using planning software

Ability to analyze project performance

Education

Appropriate qualification in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Role purpose

Bridges is looking for an M&E Graduate Project Engineer to work on our Frameworks with Wessex Water, delivering planned and reactive engineering projects on water and wastewater sites in the region.

This role will bring value to the team through the support of Project Managers in their projects across the region.

The right person will be able to quickly learn the full project management process and offer a quick progression pathway through the business.

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.

The Role

This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home (although client meetings take precedence). The first few months will be spent in the office full-time until you are ready to take ownership of your work.

You will be located within a commutable distance to our Midsomer Norton office.

The role will include travel to and from client sites.

The role will require you to have a strong understanding of engineering principles, and have strong business acumen.

Requirements

• APM - Willingness to undertake Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
• Appropriate qualification and a good understanding of engineering principals
• Experience in using planning software such as Microsoft Project
• Ability to analyse project performance and produce project reports
• Full UK driving license and own car; driving to client sites will be part of this role
  
  
  

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 Silver 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
• 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.