Project Manager

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Company car/car allowance

Life Assurance Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner in the South West is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, execution and delivery of complex engineering projects from inception to completion. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure safety and quality across all project stages.

The role offers a hybrid working model with travel to client sites, NEC contract experience preferred, and a proactive culture that supports development through

Qualifications

• Proven PM in industrial M&E/MEICA environments.
• Experience managing water/ wastewater projects.
• Strong planning, monitoring, and control methodologies.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6.
• UK driving licence and NEC contracts experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and delivery from inception to completion.
• Manage staff and subcontractors on assigned projects.
• Ensure health and safety RAMS compliance for all work.
• Create and manage project documentation and monthly expenditure reporting.
• Liaise with client and stakeholders; manage environmental impacts.

Skills

Project management

M&E experience

Water industry experience

Planning & scheduling

NEC contracts experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Role purpose We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to work in our South West team, ideally based within the South West Water region.

With a hybrid working model, from the South West region with a mixture of office/site/home 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 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.

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

Requirements

Essential

• Proven project management experience in an industrial M&E / MEICA environment
• Experience in managing Engineering projects ideally within the water industry (water and/or wastewater process projects)
• Strong understanding of project planning, monitoring, and control methodologies
• Proficiency with project planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6)
• Sound knowledge of health & safety legislation and company-specific procedures
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience working with NEC suite of contracts

Desirable

• Relevant City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in a technical/trade discipline
• Valid SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely certification

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