Bridge Engineer

BEAR Scotland Limited; Inverness, Stepps; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will assist with design, cost estimates, documentation, contractor coordination, and risk assessments, collaborating closely with team members to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

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

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