Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
LocationMidsomer Norton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/11/2026
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Business and financial project management professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£56,500
(£28.97 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Role purpose
We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to work in our South West team, reporting to our Midsomer Norton office.
With a hybrid working model, from the South West region with a mixture of office working (Midsomer Norton), 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
We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to work in our South West team, reporting to our Midsomer Norton office.
With a hybrid working model, from the South West region with a mixture of office working (Midsomer Norton), 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
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
- Relevant City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in a technical/trade discipline
- Valid SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely certification
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
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