Senior Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex engineering projects within the water industry. This role involves leading project delivery from planning to execution, managing teams, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in project management within the M&E environment and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility between remote work and the office.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Company car / car allowance

Health cash plan

Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of engineering projects.
• Manage staff and subcontractors on assigned projects.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on projects.
• Create and manage project documentation.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management experience in M&E / MEICA environment

Experience in managing engineering projects

Understanding of project planning methodologies

Proficiency with Microsoft Project

Knowledge of health & safety legislation

Full UK driving licence

Experience working with NEC contracts

Education

Relevant City & Guilds qualification

SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Role purpose

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager working on the Wessex Water Capital Delivery Framework.

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

This role would 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 Senior 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 40hrs 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).
• 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.
• Experience working with NEC suite of contracts.

Desirable

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

Benefits

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges – is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well‑being.

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 – alongside us and throughout their careers.

• 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.