Assistant Project Manager at Bridges… · Bromsgrove

The Role

We are currently looking for an Assistant Project Manager working in the Midlands Region and reporting in to our Midlands Regional office in Bromsgrove.

You will be expected to travel to our HQ as required for project reviews and visit client sites on a regular basis.

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

• Management of staff and subcontractors working on assigned projects
• Creation and management of appropriate Project Documentation
• Control project expenditure
• Close Liaison and management of the Client and other stakeholders
• Working with 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

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.

Essential

• Project experience within Water, Construction or Industrial industries
• APM - Willingness to undertake Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
• Excellent Client engagement and communication skills
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and company procedures
• Experience using planning software such as Microsoft Project
• Full UK driving licence: Driving to Clients Sites will be part of this role.

Desirable

• Appropriate trade qualification
• Previous experience within the Water industry.

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:

• Company car/car allowance
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5.5% 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.

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace