Project Manager

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Poole is seeking a Project Manager for the Havant Thicket Reservoir Delivery project. You will lead complex engineering projects, ensuring they meet quality and safety standards while managing multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, particularly in the water sector, and be familiar with NEC 4 contracts and project planning tools. Competitive salary and hybrid work model offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Company car/car allowance

Health cash plan

Pension scheme with 5% contribution

Employee discounts

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in an industrial M&E / MEICA environment.
• Experience managing Engineering projects in the water industry.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Manage staff and subcontractors on assigned projects.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and project documentation.

Skills

Project management experience

Understanding of project planning

Proficiency with project tools

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Relevant City & Guilds qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager working on the Havant Thicket Reservoir Delivery project.

With a hybrid working model, ideally you would be willing to work hybrid from our Poole office. You will be expected to travel to sites and client meetings as needed.

This role would suit a project manager with experience of large scale projects and looking to expand their project management portfolio.

About Bridges

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024. Our team shapes and supports engineering and construction for clients whose projects touch the daily lives of millions across the UK.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Role Overview

As a Project Manager at Bridges, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex engineering projects. You will lead the planning, execution, and completion of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders, your leadership will ensure alignment with organisational goals and client expectations.

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

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)
• Experience of working with NEC 4 contracts
• 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

Desirable

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

Benefits

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

Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well‑being.

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.

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