Project Manager – Bridge Design

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a proactive Project Manager to oversee projects from conception to completion. This role involves managing client relationships, enhancing supply chains, and ensuring project quality. Ideal candidates are construction graduates or professionals keen on commercial project roles, with a strong interest in infrastructure innovation.

Benefits

Private pension plan with employer contribution matching

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional 3 days paid leave for community projects

Private healthcare scheme

Life assurance

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Project 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, 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 someone interested in pivoting into a commercial project role?

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

We are a growing team delivering innovative FRP composite bridge solutions that are sustainable, lightweight, and built for the future.

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

As our Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects from early-stage concept 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 suited to 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 an up-to-date CV for consideration.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

At Lifespan Structures, we believe innovation thrives when we embrace different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

We actively 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 look forward to hearing from you!