Project Manager – Bridge Design

JR United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom seeks an ambitious Project Manager to lead innovative FRP composite bridge projects. The successful candidate will manage projects from concept to completion and cultivate strong client relationships. With a focus on sustainability and engineering excellence, this role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Award Winning Projects

Private Pension Plan with employer contribution matching

26 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Additional 3 days paid leave for community projects

Private Health Care Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Scheme

Continuous Training & Development

Professional Membership Subscriptions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Interest in infrastructure and construction innovation

Education

Level 4/6 apprenticeship qualification

Job description

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Location: Portsmouth, Hybrid with UK travel

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits: Award Winning Projects, Private Pension Plan, with employer contribution matching of up to 7%, 26 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, Additional 3 days paid leave per annum to participate in community projects, Private Health Care Scheme, Health Assured: Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance Scheme, Continuous Training & 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're a growing team delivering innovative FRP composite bridge solutions sustainable, lightweight, and built for the future.

We're looking for 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.

Project Manager – What we need from you:

• A strong interest in infrastructure and construction innovation.
• Great communication and organisational skills.
• A desire to grow commercially and technically.
• Familiarity with or a willingness to learn about DMRB, CUR96, and FRP systems.
• Ideally, a qualification suited to a Level 4/6 apprenticeship (if training support is needed).

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be considered for this role, click on apply today forwarding and up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance

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!