Production Project Manager

Role Purpose

The Production Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalising manufactured-based projects according to strict deadlines and within specification and budget. This role coordinates the efforts of workshop and site-based team members as well as third-party contractors or consultants to deliver and integrate, in-house manufactured package process plant to our customers’ sites.

The Role

• As a Manager you are expected to lead and set an example throughout the business ensuring promotion and demonstration of our values in your dealings with peers, staff, customers and clients.
• Be accountable for the effective management and delivery of multiple production projects on behalf of Bridges. The value, complexity and quantity of the projects in a portfolio will be linked to experience and competence.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget and incident-free in line with Bridges standards.
• Ensure the appropriate project governance processes are followed to minimise project delivery risks and maximise contract profitability.
• Responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.
• Enable your team to demonstrate drive and initiative to improve themselves and those around them in building a team culture focused on meeting and exceeding project and client expectations.
• Provide a flexible approach in your role as a Production Manager to support change in project needs and demands.
• Provide appropriate and regular feedback to the Head of Manufacturing on project performance.
• Participate in project reviews and cascade and implement learning and best practice.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues.

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.