BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of Highway Maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,000km of Scotland's trunk road network, tackling a wide range of tasks to keep Scotland moving.
We inspect, manage, and maintain over 2,500km of Scotland's trunk road network, including 1,500 structures in the North West of Scotland for our client, Transport Scotland. Our work involves challenging and scenic locations, dealing with structures such as bridges, culverts, retaining walls, gantries, and masts.
We are seeking a
Bridge Engineer
to join our North West Bridges Team based in Perth. The role involves working within a diverse team on investigation, design, procurement, and construction of bridge maintenance schemes.
The Bridge Engineer will assist with investigation, design, planning, procurement, and construction management of bridge maintenance works. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and subcontractors.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Detailed design of bridge maintenance schemes
Ensuring compliance with technical standards
Preparing departures from standard when necessary
Producing reports, investigations, feasibility studies, and assessments
Collaborating within NW Bridges and other BEAR departments
Preparing tender documents, preconstruction information, and construction packages
Supporting commercial teams with tender evaluations and contract awards
Procurement, supervision, and measurement of maintenance works
Working with environmental specialists to ensure environmental screening and mitigation measures
Adhering to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures
Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and conducting risk assessments
Maintaining structure data and as-built records using management systems
Preparing cost estimates and monitoring financial performance
Supporting Graduate Engineers and Technicians
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Experience in civil engineering design
Professional qualification or working towards membership of a relevant professional body
Valid UK driving license
Candidates should have civil engineering design experience, knowledge of health and safety, environmental, and commercial aspects of schemes, and be professionally qualified or working towards such qualifications.
We seek self-motivated individuals interested in career progression, with good teamwork and communication skills, flexibility, and a valid driving license. Applications from Graduates or Senior Engineers will also be considered.
Why BEAR?
We value our employees as our greatest asset. We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and perks such as annual leave purchase, employee assistance, and cycle-to-work schemes.
Join us to grow your career in an inspiring and empowering environment.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to fairness and diversity in employment.
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📌 Bridge Engineer
🏢 BEAR Scotland
📍 Perth