Bridge Engineer

BEAR Scotland; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension with employer match

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Equality & diversity

Job summary

BEAR Scotland is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our North-West Bridges Team, with hybrid working options in Perth or Inverness. The role involves designing bridge maintenance schemes, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring on-time delivery within budget.

You will update records, coordinate with contractors, and contribute to risk assessments and safety documentation. A Civil/Structural Eng degree and a valid UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

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

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

Team player

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Bridge Engineer Location: Inverness, Perth or Stepps (North‑West Region) Category: Engineering – Bridges Contract Type: Full‑Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Monday–Friday Working Style: Hybrid (office and remote) BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of Highway Maintenance services across Scotland.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

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

• Competitive salary
• 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