Bridges Technical Manager

We are looking for an experienced Bridges Technical Manager to join Lifespan Structures, managing the technical delivery of our innovative Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bridge solutions.

This is a varied role combining bridge engineering, technical project management and client liaison, taking projects from order through design, manufacture and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage FRP bridge projects from order through design, manufacture and delivery.
• Coordinate bridge, parapet and foundation designs with specialist designers and supply chain partners.
• Prepare and manage Approval in Principle (AiP) and other technical documentation.
• Liaise with clients, bridge owners, engineers, contractors and suppliers.
• Provide technical input into tenders, proposals and future opportunities.
• Manage and develop specialist supply chain partners.
• Support installation training, delivery documentation and maintenance manuals.
• Maintain project pipelines and support sales forecasting.
• Promote Lifespan’s FRP and composite solutions to clients and industry stakeholders.

About You

You will ideally have:

• A relevant Civil or Structural Engineering degree.
• Experience within a bridge design or bridge engineering environment.
• Knowledge of DMRB standards, including CG 300.
• Strong technical project management and commercial awareness.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Basic CAD capability.
• Chartered Engineer status, or be working towards Chartership, would be advantageous.

In return we offer:

• Competitive and regularly reviewed salary
• Contributory pension scheme, of up to 7%
• Your professional institution fees covered by us
• Private Health Care
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• 26 days holiday rising to 28 days (plus bank holidays)
• 3 days paid leave per year to participate in community projects
• Comprehensive employee assistance plan
• Help towards evening class / hobby allowance £150 per academic year
• Cycle to work scheme

Experience with FRP or composite structures is desirable but not essential. We are particularly interested in experienced bridge professionals who would like to develop their expertise in this specialist and growing area of infrastructure.

Join Lifespan Structures and help deliver innovative, durable and low-maintenance bridge solutions across the UK.

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