Minor Improvements – Roads Engineer/Technician

BEAR Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

BEAR Scotland is seeking a Roads Engineer/Technician for a full-time position in Perth, Scotland. The role involves investigating, designing, and delivering road improvement projects valued between £50,000 and £1.0 million.

Candidates should have experience in AutoCAD and knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. Strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines are essential. BEAR Scotland provides generous holiday entitlement and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified or with a clear pathway to becoming professionally qualified.
• Experience with AutoCAD Software.
• Working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of trunk road improvements from circa £50,000 to £1.0M.
• Apply engineering expertise to investigate and design trunk road projects.
• Prepare detailed reports, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

AutoCAD Software

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges

Civils 3D software

Good Communication Skills

Ability to prioritise work

Education

Professionally Qualified or pathway to qualification

Job description

Roads Engineer/Technician – Trunk Road Improvements

BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management service provider in Scotland, maintaining and improving Scottish Trunk Roads including bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country.

The Northwest Trunk Road Unit spans some 1,422km of trunk road through some of the most scenic parts of the country. It covers a huge area of Scotland, from Thurso and Wick in the very north of the Highlands down to Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute, from Uig on Skye to Perth and Stirling.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer or Technician to join our existing team on a full-time basis. You will be responsible for the investigation, design and delivery of a range of road improvement projects on the NW Unit as part of an annual programme of investment.

Applications from recent graduates will also be considered.

Working in the Northwest Unit offers an opportunity to enhance skills and professional development in a rewarding environment through delivery of solutions to wide ranging engineering challenges. BEAR Scotland offer full support to achieve your professional qualification goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To support the delivery of trunk road improvements ranging in value from circa £50,000 to £1.0M
• Apply Engineering expertise and sound judgment to the investigation and design of trunk road improvement projects
• Preparing detailed reports, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and pre-construction information
• Support both our internal contractor teams and external procurement and tendering process

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Professionally Qualified, or with a clear pathway to becoming professionally qualified
• Experience with AutoCAD Software (Essential)
• Working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (Essential)
• Experience of Civils 3D software along with Design Package such as KeySigns, KeyLines etc is desirable
• Experience with Construction, Design and Management Regulations
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to prioritise work and work to deadlines
• A Valid UK Driving Licence is required

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to a range of employee benefits including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and our Employee Assistance Programme

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