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 – 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 purpose

Bridges are looking for a Design Engineering Manager to join us on a permanent and full time basis. This is a new role to Bridges due to movements within the company and it will have a pathway which will see you join the Senior Leadership Team. The role will see you manage the Mechanical Design Engineering team and grow our Civils ability.

This role could suit someone stepping up in to the Manager position and we would welcome applications from Senior Design Engineer and Lead Design Engineer candidates.

The Role

Contracted to 42.5hrs per week Monday to Friday.

For the Engineering Manager We offer a hybrid working model which can be negotiated through hiring process, client meetings will take precedent. The role will include travel to and from client sites. We are looking for someone to be based within commutable distance to our Midsomer Norton HQ.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead, own and develop the Civil and Mechanical engineering department.
• Develop a Civil design capability, expanding knowledge and skills of our experienced Mechanical Design team.
• Oversee Civil and Mechanical Engineering Design components of projects, liaising with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with and collaborate with various other departments throughout the business.
• Arrange and Support site investigations.
• Offer technical support to wider business.
• Support in promotion of our core values.

Requirements

Experience

• Very strong Civil design engineering experience on small to medium sized projects.
• Working in UK Water and/or Waste Water industries, or similar engineering schemes.
• Managing, developing and coaching multi-disciplined design teams.
• CAD based design systems, structural analysis, CDE systems, and planning tools.
• Design project management and financial reporting.
• Working from project specifications, statements of need, own developed scopes and legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional body memberships

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
• Company car or car allowance
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 4.5% 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

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 opportunities employee and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.