Bridge Engineer

BEAR Scotland Limited; South Queensferry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with employer match

Employee benefits: annual leave, Cycle

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BEAR Scotland Limited, a leading highway maintenance provider in Scotland, is seeking a Bridge Engineer for our South East team with offices in Bonnyrigg, South Queensferry or Stepps. You will contribute from inspections through to scheme design and delivery on Scotland’s trunk road network.

We seek candidates with a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, bridge design/maintenance experience, and a drive for professional membership (IEng/CEng).

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Bridge design/maintenance experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

Professional membership (IEng/CEng)

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

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Competitive Salary depending on experience and qualifications

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Job Category:

Region / Division:

UK Region

Contract Unit:

South East

Job Introduction

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of highway maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,00km of Scotland’s trunk road network, tackling just about every imaginable task and working round the clock to help keep Scotland moving.

On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland manages and maintains over 750 structures across the South East trunk road network. This diverse portfolio includes major and complex bridge assets such as long-span structures, post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel composite bridges, and critical crossings on key strategic routes, as well as culverts, retaining walls, and footbridges.

Join our South East Bridges Team as a Bridge Engineer in our Bonnyrigg, South Queensferry, or Stepps office. We’re looking for self-driven team players who are eager to support a broad and varied programme of bridge engineering work, from inspections through to scheme design and delivery.

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.