Senior Project Manager

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering partner in Maidstone is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee project planning and execution on water sector projects. This role involves managing teams and liaising with clients while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate has strong project management experience in an industrial M&E setting and knowledge of NEC contracts. Benefits include competitive salaries, a car allowance, and training opportunities. This position supports hybrid working arrangements.

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

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Good understanding of WIMES.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Manage staff and subcontractors on projects.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Control project documentation and expenditure.

Skills

Project management experience in industrial M&E / MEICA setting

Knowledge of health & safety legislation

Experience with NEC Suite of contracts

Good knowledge of planning techniques

Experience working in the UK Water industry

Education

City & Guilds trade Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

P6

Job description

Role purpose

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to work on our Southern Water framework, reporting to our the 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 a 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.

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 40 hrs 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.
• 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.

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.