Project Manager

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Company car/car allowance

Health cash plan with Healthshield

Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5%

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

Job summary

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner is seeking a Production Project Manager to plan, execute and finalise manufactured-based projects across multiple sites in the UK. You will coordinate workshop and site teams with third-party contractors to deliver integrated process plant to customer sites.

Join Bridges to lead a busy, national, multi-site portfolio, ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets and safety standards, and drive a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous

Qualifications

• CDM Awareness (ideally SSSTS/SMSTS)
• Driving licence
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Commercial and contractual awareness
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Experience in a fast-paced, national and multi-site business
• Self-starter with ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Planning and organisation to run and monitor production processes

Responsibilities

• Lead and set an example, promoting Bridges values with peers, staff, customers and clients
• Manage and deliver multiple production projects on behalf of Bridges
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and incident-free
• Follow project governance to minimise risks and maximise profitability
• Develop an enthusiastic, motivated team by promoting health, safety and environment compliance
• Provide feedback to Head of Manufacturing on project performance
• Participate in project reviews and share learnings and best practices
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues

Skills

CDM Awareness

Driving licence

IOSH Managing Safely

Commercial awareness

Microsoft packages

Organised & professional

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role Purpose

The Production Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalising manufactured-based projects according to strict deadlines and within specification and budget. This role coordinates the efforts of workshop and site-based team members as well as third-party contractors or consultants to deliver and integrate, in‑house manufactured package process plant to our customers' sites.

Role Purpose

The Production Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalising manufactured-based projects according to strict deadlines and within specification and budget. This role coordinates the efforts of workshop and site-based team members as well as third-party contractors or consultants to deliver and integrate, in‑house manufactured package process plant to our customers' sites.

The Role

• As a Manager you are expected to lead and set an example throughout the business ensuring promotion and demonstration of our values in your dealings with peers, staff, customers and clients
• Be accountable for the effective management and delivery of multiple production projects on behalf of Bridges. The value, complexity and quantity of the projects in a portfolio will be linked to experience and competence
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget and incident‑free in line with Bridges standards
• Ensure the appropriate project governance processes are followed to minimise project delivery risks and maximise contract profitability
• Responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Enable your team to demonstrate drive and initiative to improve themselves and those around them in building a team culture focused on meeting and exceeding project and client expectations
• Provide a flexible approach in your role as a Production Manager to support change in project needs and demands
• Provide appropriate and regular feedback to the Head of Manufacturing on project performance
• Participate in project reviews and cascade and implement learning and best practice
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues

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.

Requirements

• CDM Awareness (ideally SSSTS or SMSTS)
• Driving licence
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Commercial and contractual awareness
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Desire to understand and promote the company purpose, vision, values and culture
• Trustworthy and ethical approach, exercising discretion where required
• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence
• Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service
• Experience in a fast-paced, national and multi‑site business
• Self‑starter who has the ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines
• Planning and organisation skills to be able to run and monitor the production process

Desirable Skills

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, MS Project, Asana, Trello)
• Experienced in managing a team
• Flexibility, resilient and has the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• Experience with empowering and developing teams

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

• 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.

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