Project Manager – Bridge Design

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

Job summary

A leading company in innovative bridge solutions is seeking a Project Manager to manage projects from concept to completion. Candidates should be graduates or professionals looking to advance in commercial project roles. The position emphasizes strong customer relationships and project management skills, with a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Private pension plan with employer contribution matching

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

3 additional paid leave days for community projects

Private healthcare scheme

Continuous training and development

Professional membership subscriptions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye care vouchers

Evening class/hobby allowance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from concept to completion.
• Liaising with clients and supply chain partners.
• Creating technical proposals and project documentation.
• Supporting marketing and tendering activities.
• Coordinating installations and ensuring project quality.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interest in Infrastructure

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 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 seeking 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.

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 by forwarding 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 would love to hear from you!