Program Manager

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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 – Power and Energy, Water, and Aggregates – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure. Our projects range in value from £5k to £10m taking the role of Principle Contractor and Principal Designer on schemes and also supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

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!

THE ROLE

• Lead and set an example throughout the Program ensuring promotion and demonstration of Bridges’ values when dealing with peers, staff, customers and clients.
• Support the Regional Delivery Teams ensuring a culture of excellence with regards to Health and Safety, Profitability, Quality, Innovation and Client Satisfaction.
• Foster effective teamwork and communication between Delivery regions and all supporting Bridges departments as well as the Board, escalating and sharing opportunities and risks as appropriate
• Provide appropriate and regular feedback to the Delivery Director on the Program performance
• Support delivery of the Program Delivery Objectives whilst supporting all areas with the implementation of the overall Business Plan.
• Accountable for the Program performance by delegating appropriate levels of responsibility to the Regional Delivery Teams and ensuring that they effectively manage their teams and clients
• Ensure that all Health and Safety legislation and regulations are adhered to and promote the positive health and wellbeing of the Regional teams
• Ensure implementation of the appropriate project Governance to minimise project delivery risks and maximise contract profitability
• Be accountable for the successful coordination and effective workload planning across the Program
• Conduct project reviews to cascade learning and best practice throughout the business to avoid repetition of any project issues

THE CANDIDATE

• Proven and demonstrable track record as a Program Manager
• Proven and demonstrable experience with Framework and Program delivery across a wide range of utility and industry-based engineering and construction type projects
• Detailed knowledge of APMP based project governance
• Clear understanding of contract models and project finances and its relationship to project technical compliance

Essential Qualifications

• APM PMQ
• Senior Management Qualification i.e. NVQ or ILM
• CDM 2015
• Industry cards i.e., ECS Managers, EUSR
• Regional Client Specific Cards i.e., Thames Safety Passport
• Driving Licence

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
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee recognition scheme