Job Description
At Bridges we are more than Engineers.
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
This role will be covering our tier 1 and tier 2 programmes of work across the SESW/Sothern Water region, this will be heavily involved in the supporting of our strategic partner's work stream.
The Role
Contracted to 42.5hrs 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
- Creation and management of the appropriate Project Documentation
- Control project expenditure to satisfy the success criteria set out in the PID and contract
- Create, manage and update project programmes
- Close liaison and management of the Client and other stakeholders as appropriate
- Responsible for the Client Interface of a Framework, as designated
- Work within a monthly project reporting structure
- Liaison with procurement
- Proactively manage the impact on and protection of the environment
- Effectively manage the O&M outputs of the projects and to programme deadlines
- APM - Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) or willingness to achieve
- Excellent client engagement and communication skills
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of health & safety legislation and company procedures
- SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely
- Appropriate City & Guilds trade Qualification where appropriate
- Computer literate
- Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes with experience or knowledge of planning software packages such as Microsoft Project / P6
- Full UK driving license
- EUSR Water Hygiene
- Thames Water Passport
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
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.