Project Manager – Bridge Design

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative FRP composite bridge solutions is seeking a proactive Project Manager. You will manage projects, liaise with clients and design teams, and support business development activities. The role is ideal for recent construction graduates or professionals ready for growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Private pension plan with employer contribution matching

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare scheme

Continuous training and development

Life assurance scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Evening class/hobby allowance

3 days paid leave per annum for community projects

Qualifications

• Strong interest in infrastructure and construction innovation.
• Desire to grow both commercially and technically.
• Familiarity with DMRB, CUR96, and FRP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from early-stage concept through to delivery.
• Creating and delivering technical proposals and project documentation.
• Coordinating installations to ensure project quality and performance.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Interest in Infrastructure and Construction Innovation

Education

Qualification suited to a 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 of up to 7%, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional 3 days paid leave per annum for community projects, private healthcare scheme, Health Assured employee assistance programme, life assurance scheme, 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) wants 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 looking for a proactive and ambitious Project Manager to help us take our projects from concept to completion while developing strong customer relationships and supply chain links.

As our Project Manager, you will be:

• 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 organisational 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 your 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 would love to hear from you!