Project Manager

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted engineering partner in Maidstone, UK, is seeking a Project Manager to lead projects in the Southern Water framework. Responsibilities include planning and delivering projects, managing teams, and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. The role offers a hybrid working model, with opportunities for hybridization along with benefits like competitive salaries, health plans, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Company car/car allowance

Health cash plan

Pension Scheme with company contribution

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience and skills.
• Ability to create and manage project documentation effectively.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful planning and execution of projects.
• Manage health & safety aspects for staff and subcontractors.
• Liaise closely with clients and other stakeholders.

Skills

Project management experience in industrial M&E / MEICA

Knowledge of planning software such as Microsoft Project / P6

Understanding of health & safety legislation

Full UK driving license

Experience with NEC Suite of contracts

Education

SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely

City & Guilds trade Qualification (desirable)

Job description

Overview

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 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 Southern Water framework, reporting to our Maidstone office.

With a hybrid working model, ideally you would be willing to commute to the Maidstone office once or twice weekly. You will be expected to travel to HQ at least once a month for project reviews and visit client sites regularly.

This role could suit an assistant project manager looking to take the next steps into a project manager 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 42.5hrs 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

• Project management experience in an industrial M&E / MEICA setting
• 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
• Experience with NEC Suite of contracts

Desirable

• Appropriate City & Guilds trade Qualification where appropriate

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
• 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.