Senior Project Manager

Bridges Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the planning and execution of diverse infrastructure projects across the UK. The role offers a hybrid working model, requiring occasional travel to the HQ in Swindon. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of health & safety regulations. Competitive salaries and various employee benefits are offered, including a health cash plan and a pension scheme.

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in relevant fields.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Manage subcontractors and staff on assigned projects.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and project documentation.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Project management experience

Health & safety knowledge

Planning and monitoring techniques

Use of planning software (Microsoft Project/P6)

NEC Suite of contracts knowledge

Full UK driving license

Education

City & Guilds trade qualification

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to work on our Thames Valley frameworks. With a hybrid working model, ideally, you would be willing to commute to the HQ once a week; however this isn’t 100% necessary. You will be expected to travel to HQ at least once a week for project reviews and you will have the opportunity for site visits regularly. 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely
• Full UK driving license
• Experience on NEC Suite of contracts

Desirable

• Appropriate City & Guilds trade Qualification where appropriate

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 Silver 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.
• 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.