Project Manager – Bridge Design

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable infrastructure solutions seeks a proactive Project Manager to deliver innovative bridge solutions. This full-time position involves overseeing projects from concept to completion, developing customer relationships, and strengthening supply chain links. Candidates should have a strong interest in construction and excellent communication skills to manage diverse project teams effectively.

Benefits

Private pension plan

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid leave for community projects

Private healthcare scheme

Life assurance

Continuous training and development

Professional memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Hobby allowance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept to delivery.
• Liaise with clients and supply chain partners.
• Create 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, Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, continuous training and 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, is seeking a proactive and ambitious Project Manager to help deliver innovative FRP composite bridge solutions that are sustainable, lightweight, and future-proof.

We are a growing team and are looking for a Project Manager to oversee projects from concept to completion, develop customer relationships, and strengthen supply chain links.

As our Project Manager, you will:

• 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.

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 copy of your CV.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe innovation thrives when embracing different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We 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!