Role Overview

Role purpose We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to work in our Wales team, reporting to our Swansea office. With a hybrid working model, from the Welsh region with a mixture of office working (Swansea), along with travel for project reviews and visit client sites regularly.

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 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 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
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
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

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner

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Senior Project Manager