Graduate Project Engineer

Maidstone, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

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 purpose

Bridges is looking for an M&E Graduate Project Engineer to work on our Frameworks with Thames Water and Southern Water; delivering planned and reactive engineering projects on water and wastewater sites in the Greater London and Southern Water regions.

This role will bring value to the team through the support of Project Managers in their projects across the region.

The Role

This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home (although client meetings take precedence). The first few months will be in the office full-time until you are ready to take ownership of your work.

You will be located within a commutable distance to our Midsomer Norton offices.

The role will include travel to and from client sites.

• Communication with staff and subcontractors working on assigned projects
• Take responsibility for the health & safety of self and all under your control
• Assist Project Managers with project expenditure, and the creation and management of Project Documentation
• Keep project programmes up to date
• Work within a monthly project reporting structure
• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively manage the impact on and protection of the environment
  
  
  

Requirements

• APM - Willingness to undertake Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
• Appropriate qualification and a good understanding of engineering principals
• Experience in using planning software such as Microsoft Project
• Ability to analyse project performance and produce project reports
• Full UK driving license and own car; driving to client sites will be part of this role
  
  
  

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 wellbeing. We are a family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee recognition schemes
  
  
  

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 opportunities employee and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.