Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Electrical)

Midsomer Norton, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

We're listed on The Sunday Times' Top 100 Employers 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.

The Role

This is a permanent opportunity.

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to work on our Wessex Water Projects, based out of our Midsomer Norton HQ, and working alongside our Regional Manager. Hybrid working model 3 days in the office, 2 days at home.

• Management of staff and subcontractors working on assigned projects
• Taking responsibility for the health & safety of self and all under your control
• Creation and management of the appropriate Project Documentation
• Control project expenditure to satisfy the success criteria set out in the PID and contract
• Close liaison and management of the Client and other internal/external stakeholders as appropriate
• Work within a monthly project reporting structure
• Proactively manage the impact on and protection of the environment
• Effectively manage the O&M outputs of the projects and programme deadlines
  
  
  

Requirements

• APM - Willingness to undertake Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
• Excellent client engagement skills
• Relevant projects experience
• Experience in using planning software
• Prepared to take responsibility for self and others
• Ability to analyse project performance and produce project reports
• Full UK driving license
  
  

Desirable

• Appropriate trade qualification
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• EUSR water hygiene
  
  
  

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
• Company car / car allowance
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 4.5% 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
  
  
  

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.