Senior Project Manager

Bridges Electrical Engineers; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in England is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee projects related to the Southern Water framework. This hybrid role includes regular site visits and requires proven experience in project management within the UK Water industry. Candidates must have relevant health & safety qualifications and a full UK driving licence. This position offers competitive salaries and various benefits including health cash plans and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Company car/car allowance

Health cash plan

Standard Life Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience working in the UK Water industry.
• SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely qualifications.
• Experience with NEC suite of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and subcontractors on projects.
• Ensure health & safety compliance.
• Control project documentation and budget.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactively manage environmental impacts.

Skills

Project management experience

Health & safety knowledge

Planning software knowledge (Microsoft Project, P6)

Understanding of WIMES

Full UK driving licence

Education

Appropriate City & Guilds trade qualification

Job description

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to work on our Southern Water framework, reporting to our Southern Water Falmer office with regular site visits and days working from our Maidstone office. With a hybrid working model, ideally you would be within commutable distance to the Falmer office. 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 a project manager looking to take the next steps into a senior project management capacity. Contracted to 40 hrs per week, Monday to Friday.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 or P6
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and company procedures
• Experience working in the UK Water industry, with a solid understanding of WIMES
• SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience with NEC suite of contracts

Desirable

• Appropriate City & Guilds trade qualification where appropriate

Benefits

• 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

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. 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. 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.