We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to work on our Southern Water Framework, reporting to our Maidstone office.
With a hybrid working model, ideally you would be willing to commute to the Maidstone office once or twice weekly. You will be expected to travel to HQ at least once a month for project reviews and visit client sites regularly.
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
- CDM Awareness (ideally SSSTS or SMSTS)
- CSCS card
- Industry based qualifications (NVQ/C&G)
- Driving licence
- Experience in the design and delivery of projects.
- Experience in managing CDM sites and working on CDM sites.
- Capable of effectively managing more than one project at any one time, depending on complexity.
- Capable of effectively managing teams, including employees and subcontractors.
- Understanding of project governance procedures and commercial aspects of projects.
- Sound knowledge of health & safety legislation and regulations.
- Site experience is essential, currently or previously in a supervisory site role or project engineer role.
- Southern Water experience is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
Bridges provides an excellent benefits package:
- Health cash plan with Healthshield.
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution.
- Life Assurance Scheme.
- Employee Discount Scheme.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee referral scheme – £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
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