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Location

Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom

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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.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Project Manager to work on our Southern Projects on a permanent basis. Based out of our Maidstone office.

Hybrid working model 3 days in the office, 2 days at home.

This role would suit a project engineer looking to take the next steps in to a project management capacity.

• 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

• Experience in a projects environment
• Experience working within the water industry
• APM – Willingness to undertake Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
• Appropriate trade qualification
• Excellent client engagement and communication skills
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and company procedures
• Experience in using planning software s
• Willingness to learn and undertake occupational and Health and Safety training
• Ability to analyse project performance and produce project reports
• Full UK driving license

Desirable

• 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

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.

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