Project Manager – Bridge Design

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee innovative bridge projects. This role involves managing projects from concept to completion, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring quality performance. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong communication skills and a keen interest in infrastructure innovation, with potential for continuous training and development.

Benefits

Private pension plan with employer contribution matching up to 7%

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

3 additional days paid leave for community projects

Private healthcare scheme

Continuous training and development

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Strong interest in infrastructure and construction innovation.
• Desire to grow commercially and technically.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn about DMRB, CUR96, and FRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from early-stage concept through to supply and delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, supply chain partners, and design teams.
• Create and deliver technical proposals, pricing, and project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Level 4/6 apprenticeship qualification or equivalent

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, Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, continuous training and development, professional memberships, 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 enthusiastic individuals to join our 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, you will:

• Manage projects from early-stage concept through to supply and delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, supply chain partners, and design teams.
• Create and deliver technical proposals, pricing, and project documentation.
• Support marketing, tendering, and business development efforts.
• Oversee installations and ensure 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 aligned with a Level 4/6 apprenticeship (training support if needed).

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, please apply today with your updated CV for consideration.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe innovation flourishes when different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are embraced.

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

If you are passionate about infrastructure, sustainability, and engineering excellence, we would love to hear from you!