Project Manager – Bridge Design

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

Job summary

A leading company in innovative FRP composite bridge solutions is looking for a proactive Project Manager. This role involves managing projects from concept to completion while developing customer relationships and coordinating with supply chain partners. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in construction innovation and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Award Winning Projects

Private Pension Plan

26 days Annual Leave

Private Health Care Scheme

Continuous Training & Development

Qualifications

• Strong interest in infrastructure and construction innovation.
• Great communication and organisational skills.
• Desire to grow 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 and project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Project Management

Education

Qualification suited to a Level 4/6 apprenticeship

Job description

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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 to participate in community projects, Private Health Care Scheme, Health Assured: Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance Scheme, Continuous Training & 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're a growing team delivering innovative FRP composite bridge solutions sustainable, lightweight, and built for the future.

We're 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.

Project Manager – What we need from you:

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

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be considered for this role, click on apply today forwarding and up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance

We’re 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’d love to hear from you!