Senior Project Manager

Bridges Electrical Engineers; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee project planning and execution, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery. The role requires strong project management experience in industrial settings and an understanding of health & safety legislation. The position offers a hybrid working model and includes visits to client sites. Join a company known for a supportive culture and competitive benefits.

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

• Project management experience in an industrial M&E / MEICA setting required.
• Desire for trade qualification is beneficial.
• Understanding of health & safety legislation expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and subcontractors on assigned projects.
• Oversee health & safety compliance.
• Control project expenditure and documentation.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Health & safety knowledge

Planning and controlling techniques

Experience in industrial settings

Knowledge of planning software

Education

City & Guilds trade qualification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Project

P6

Job description

Overview

Role purpose: We are recruiting a Senior Project Manager to work on our Southern Water framework, reporting to 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. We shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. Across our key sectors - Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, 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 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday.

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
• Experience in project management within 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 an understanding of WIMES
• SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience with NEC Suite of contracts

Qualifications

• Project management experience in an industrial M&E / MEICA setting
• Desirable: Appropriate City & Guilds trade qualification where appropriate

Benefits

• RoSPA Gold Medal winner — Bridges is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career
• Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award
• Family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture
• 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
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Equality and diversity: Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace