Project Manager – Bridge Design

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

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee innovative bridge projects from concept to delivery. With a commitment to sustainability, this role involves coordinating teams and engaging with clients to ensure project success. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or professionals ready to step into a dynamic project management position and are willing to learn new systems in an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Private Pension Plan with Employer Contribution

26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continuous Training and Development

Life Assurance

Hobby Allowance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept through supply and delivery.
• Coordinate with clients and supply chain partners.
• Create technical proposals, pricing, and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interest in Infrastructure

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 paid days for community projects, private healthcare scheme, employee assistance program, 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 your expertise! 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 lead projects from concept to completion, develop strong customer relationships, and supply chain links.

As our Project Manager, you will:

• Manage projects from early-stage concept through 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 activities.
• Oversee installations, ensuring 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 (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, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and identities.

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