Bridge Engineer

BEAR Scotland; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension match

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance

Job summary

BEAR Scotland is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our North-West Bridges Team in Perth or Inverness. The role supports a broad programme of bridge maintenance and improvement schemes, with hybrid working between office and remote sites.

You should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, experience in bridge design or maintenance, working towards or holding IEng/CEng, strong communication, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Experience in bridge design or maintenance is preferred (early–mid career).
• Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. IEng/CEng).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, team-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of bridge maintenance and improvement schemes.
• Prepare cost estimates and maintain accurate design records.
• Support project delivery to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
• Update structural records using client systems.
• Assist with contractor coordination and site activities.
• Contribute to risk assessments and health & safety documentation.
• Work closely with colleagues across the Bridges Team.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Proactive

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional membership (IEng/CEng) in progress

Job description

Location: Inverness, Perth or Stepps (North‑West Region)

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday

Working 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 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:

• Assist with the design of bridge maintenance and improvement schemes
• Prepare cost estimates and maintain accurate design records
• Support project delivery to ensure work is completed on time and within budget
• Update structural records using client systems
• Assist with contractor coordination and site activities
• Contribute to risk assessments and health & safety documentation
• Work closely with colleagues across the Bridges Team

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience in bridge design or maintenance (early–mid career encouraged)
• Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. IEng/CEng)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, team-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence

Why 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 Offer

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match
• Employee benefits, including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, inclusion, and diversity across our business.

Join us and be part of a company that supports your development, values your contribution, and inspires you to do your best work.