Project Manager – Bridge Design

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

Job summary

A growing team at Lifespan Structures seeks a proactive and ambitious Project Manager to oversee projects in innovative FRP composite bridge solutions. Located in Portsmouth with hybrid working, this full-time role offers a diverse workplace committed to sustainability and engineering excellence. Responsibilities include managing projects, liaising with clients, and supporting business development. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in infrastructure and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Private Pension Plan with employer contribution matching up to 7%

26 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Private Health Care

Continuous Training & Development

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Qualifications

• Strong interest in infrastructure and construction innovation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Desire to grow both commercially and technically.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept through to supply and delivery.
• Liaise with clients and supply chain partners.
• Create and deliver technical proposals and project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interest in infrastructure innovation

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, an additional 3 paid days per year for community projects, Private Health Care, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Continuous Training & Development, Professional Memberships, 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) 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 seeking a proactive and ambitious Project Manager to oversee projects from concept to completion, develop strong customer relationships, and strengthen supply chain links.

As our Project Manager, you will:

• Manage projects from early concept through to supply and delivery.
• Liaise with clients, supply chain partners, and design teams.
• Create and deliver technical proposals, pricing, and project documentation.
• Support marketing, tendering, and business development activities.
• Coordinate installations and ensure 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 suitable for a Level 4/6 apprenticeship (if training support is 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 flourishes 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!