Project Manager – Bridge Design

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a proactive and ambitious Project Manager to oversee projects from conception to completion. With a focus on innovative FRP composite bridge solutions, this role offers a chance to develop strong client relationships and manage diverse project responsibilities, embracing sustainability and engineering excellence.

Benefits

Private pension plan with employer contribution

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional 3 days paid leave for community projects

Private healthcare scheme

Continuous training and development

Professional membership subscriptions

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Evening class/hobby allowance

Qualifications

• Strong interest in infrastructure and construction innovation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Desire to grow both commercially and technically.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from early-stage concept through to supply and delivery.
• Liaising with clients, supply chain partners, and design teams.
• Creating and delivering technical proposals, pricing, and project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interest in infrastructure innovation

Education

Qualification suitable for Level 4/6 apprenticeship

Job description

Location: Portsmouth, Hybrid with UK travel

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits: Award-winning projects, private pension plan with employer contribution matching up to 7%, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional 3 days paid leave for community projects, private healthcare scheme, Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, continuous training and development, professional membership subscriptions, cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers, and evening class/hobby allowance.

Are you a recent construction graduate, a bridge design professional ready for the next step, or interested in pivoting into a commercial project role?

Lifespan Structures (part of the Centura Group Ltd) seeks to hear from you!

We are a growing team delivering innovative FRP composite bridge solutions that are sustainable, lightweight, and future-ready.

We are looking for a proactive and ambitious Project Manager to oversee projects from concept to completion, develop strong customer relationships, and strengthen supply chain links.

As our Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects from early-stage concept through to supply and delivery.
• Liaising with clients, supply chain partners, and design teams.
• Creating and delivering technical proposals, pricing, and project documentation.
• Supporting marketing, tendering, and business development activities.
• Coordinating installations and ensuring project quality and performance.

What we need from you:

• A strong interest in infrastructure and construction innovation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A desire to grow both commercially and technically.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn about DMRB, CUR96, and FRP systems.
• Ideally, a qualification suitable for a Level 4/6 apprenticeship (if training support is needed).

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, please apply today with an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

At Lifespan Structures, we believe innovation thrives through embracing different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

We encourage applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds.

If you share our passion for infrastructure, sustainability, and engineering excellence, we would love to hear from you!