Pavement Engineer

BEAR Scotland Limited; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer

Employee benefits including annual LEA

Job summary

BEAR Scotland Limited is seeking a Pavement Engineer to join our Northwest Trunk Road Unit in Perth on a full-time, permanent basis. You will design pavements, coordinate investigations and prepare technical reports for Transport Scotland, reporting to the Pavement Manager.

You will inspect assets, develop design solutions, and coordinate rotary coring, FWD testing and GPR surveys. A Civil Engineering degree and professional qualification progress (ICE or equivalent) are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in highways maintenance or asset management desirable.
• Hold or be working towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g. ICE).
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills to interpret technical data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections of pavement assets and infrastructure.
• Develop and deliver pavement design solutions in line with project requirements.
• Coordinate pavement investigations, including rotary coring, FWD testing, and GPR surveys.
• Analyse survey data and prepare technical reports for Transport Scotland.

Skills

Pavement design

Data analysis

Report writing

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

ICE or equivalent (pursuing)

Tools

FWD testing

GPR surveys

Road asset management

Job description

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Competitive Salary, depending on Skills, experience and qualifications.

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Perth

Job Category:

Region / Division:

UK Region

Contract Unit:

North West

Job Introduction

Location:Perth
Category:Roads / Engineering / Planned Maintenance
Contract Type:Full-Time / Permanent
Working Pattern:40 Hours per week, Site based and Hybrid
Additional: OT is available on occasion

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of road maintenance and management services, proudly responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of the country’s vital trunk road network — including bridges and key infrastructure — across some of the most scenic and challenging terrain in the UK.

Our Northwest Trunk Road Unit spans over 1,422km of roadways, stretching from the rugged beauty of Thurso and Wick in the far north, down to the coastal charm of Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute. It connects communities from Uig on the Isle of Skye to the historic cities of Perth and Stirling, offering a unique opportunity to work across a landscape that’s as diverse as it is inspiring.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pavement Engineer to join our existing team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Pavement Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out pavement designs, co-ordinating pavement investigations and conducting/compiling technical reports for submission to Transport Scotland.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct visual inspections of pavement assets and infrastructure.
• Develop and deliver pavement design solutions in line with project requirements.
• Coordinate pavement investigations, including rotary coring, Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) testing, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) surveys.
• Analyse survey and investigation data, preparing technical reports for submission to Transport Scotland.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within a highways maintenance or asset management environment is desirable.
• Hold, or be working towards, a relevant professional qualification (e.g. ICE or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills with the ability to interpret technical data.

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.