Senior Bridge Engineer
14 hours ago
Perth
Senior Bridge Engineer Location: Inverness, Perth or Stepps (North‑West Region)Category: Engineering – BridgesContract Type: Full‑Time, PermanentWorking Pattern: Monday–FridayWorking Style: Hybrid (office and remote)BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of Highway Maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 1422km of Scotland’s trunk road network, tackling just about every imaginable task and working round the clock to keep Scotland moving.BEAR Scotland inspect, manage and maintain over 1422km of Scotland’s trunk road network including 1422 trunk road structures in the North West of Scotland for our client, Transport Scotland. We work in some of the most scenic but challenging parts of the country on a variety of structures including historical masonry arch bridges, culverts and walls as well as numerous iconic major structures such as Kessock, Skye, Connel and Dornoch Bridges.Join our North‑West Bridges Team as a Senior Bridge Engineer in either our Perth or Inverness office. We’re looking for self‑driven team players who are eager to support a broad and varied programme of work. To succeed, you’ll bring strong communication skills, adaptability, and a valid driving licence.Key Role and Responsibilities:Lead the design and delivery of bridge engineering schemesTake ownership of project budgets, performance, and programmeManage client relationships and stakeholder engagementOversee risk assessments and ensure full CDM compliancePrepare tender documentation and support procurementSupervise contractors and ensure work meets technical standardsMentor and support junior engineers and wider team membersEnsure compliance with environmental and technical requirementKnowledge, Skills and Experience:Degree in Civil or Structural EngineeringSignificant experience in bridge engineering and project deliveryChartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng/IEng)Strong leadership and team management experienceExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsCommercial awareness and project management capabilityFull UK driving licenceWhy BEAR?At the heart of our organisation are our people — talented, dedicated professionals who help drive our success. We’re committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.We invest in our teams by offering a wide range of internal and external training opportunities and encouraging continuous professional development at every career stage.If you’re passionate about delivering the best for clients, enjoy working collaboratively, and hold yourself to high ethical standards, you’ll be a great fit for our team.What We OfferCompetitive salaryGenerous holiday entitlementPension scheme with up to 6% employer matchEmployee benefits, including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and an Employee Assistance ProgrammeWe’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, inclusion, and diversity across our business.Want to find out a bit more before applying? We’d be delighted to have an informal chat about the role. Just get in touch and we’ll arrange a convenient time to speak. Please email us on recruitment@bearscotland.co.ukJoin us and be part of a company that supports your development, values your contribution, and inspires you to do your best work.