Project Manager – Bridge Design

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

Job summary

A leading company in innovative bridge solutions is looking for a Project Manager to oversee projects from concept to completion. The role involves managing client relationships, coordinating installations, and developing business proposals while promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Private pension plan with employer contribution

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare scheme

Continuous training and development

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• A recent construction graduate or bridge design professional.
• Familiarity with DMRB, CUR96, and FRP systems is desired.
• Proactive and ambitious with the desire to grow technically and commercially.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from concept to completion.
• Liaising with clients, supply chain partners, and design teams.
• Creating technical proposals and project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interest in Infrastructure

Education

Qualification suited to 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.

Project Manager – 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 click on apply today and send an up-to-date copy of your 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’d love to hear from you!