Project Manager – Bridge Design

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

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a proactive Project Manager to oversee projects from concept to completion. The role includes managing client relationships, coordinating installations, and ensuring project quality. This opportunity offers a full-time, permanent contract with hybrid work options and numerous benefits, solidifying an individual dedicated to innovation and engineering excellence.

Benefits

Private pension plan with employer contribution matching up to 7%

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

3 additional paid leave days for community projects

Private healthcare scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Ongoing training and development

Professional memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Evening class/hobby allowance

Qualifications

• Interest in infrastructure and construction innovation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A desire to grow both commercially and technically.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from early-stage concept through to supply and delivery.
• Liaise with clients, supply chain partners, and design teams.
• Create and deliver technical proposals and project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interest in Construction 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, additional 3 days paid leave for community projects, private healthcare scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, ongoing training and development, professional memberships, cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers, and evening class/hobby allowance.

About the Role: Lifespan Structures (part of the Centura Group Ltd) is seeking a proactive and ambitious Project Manager to oversee projects from concept to completion, develop customer relationships, and strengthen supply chain links. We deliver innovative, sustainable, lightweight FRP composite bridge solutions for the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from early-stage 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.

Candidate Requirements:

• 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 optional).

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, and socio-economic statuses.

If you share our passion for infrastructure, sustainability, and engineering excellence, we look forward to hearing from you!