Project Planner

Role purpose Due to our increasing workload for AMP 8, we are looking for an additional project planner to join us on a full-time and permanent basis. The role will predominantly be working within the Water Industry, however, you will also get exposure to some other key partners. This is contracted to 40/week Monday to Friday. With flexible working available (to be discussed with the line manager.) We offer a hybrid working model: 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. There is an opportunity to travel to sites on a monthly basis, where some of your work-from-office days will be spent on construction sites. Ideally based from our Midsomer Norton office, but Thames Valley or Southern locations also considered. 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. Responsibilities Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, improving processes and working practices. Share knowledge and mentor less experienced colleagues. Gather information from multiple documents and stakeholders to develop detailed, contractually compliant project schedules. Set robust baselines to support change management and variance reporting. Coordinate monthly updates from the project teams, including subcontractors/ suppliers. Lead collaborative meetings with the client, subcontractors and project teams. Support in the identification and mitigation of risks. Produce detailed schedule narratives to support client review and acceptance of contractual programmes. Work with estimating and commercial teams to support tender submissions and project initiation. Report project performance to key stakeholders. Essential Familiarity with NEC 3 and NEC 4 contracts Construction Planning Experience, using P6 and MS Project Excellent communication and comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team Sound understanding of Project Management principles and the ability to drive best practice Sound understanding of design and construction sequencing Desirable Water/utilities industry experience M&E engineering APM project management qualification (or similar) 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 Company car/car allowance Health cash plan with Healthshield Standard Life Pension Scheme - 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. Come and be part of our team! Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.