Project Manager – Bridge Design

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

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable infrastructure solutions is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from concept to completion. You will manage client relationships and coordinate with supply chain partners while developing skills in a supportive environment. Benefits include a comprehensive pension plan, annual leave, and professional training.

Benefits

Award-winning projects

Private pension plan with employer contribution matching

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid days for community projects

Private healthcare scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Continuous training and development

Professional membership subscriptions

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong interest in infrastructure and construction innovation.
• Willingness to learn about DMRB, CUR96, and FRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from concept through to delivery.
• Liaising with clients and ensuring project quality.
• Creating technical proposals and supporting marketing activities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project Management

Technical Proposal Creation

Education

Level 4/6 apprenticeship qualification

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 paid days for community projects, private healthcare scheme, Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, 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, develop 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' and send an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration.

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!