Pavement Engineer

BEAR Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match

Employee benefits including annual leave purchase and Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

BEAR Scotland is seeking a Pavement Engineer to join their team in Perth, UK. This full-time role involves conducting pavement designs and investigations, with responsibilities including visual inspections and data analysis. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and preferably some experience in highway maintenance. The company offers a supportive working environment, professional development, generous holidays, and a pension scheme. Hybrid work is available after three months.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience in highway maintenance is preferred.
• Progressing towards a relevant professional qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections of pavements.
• Coordinate pavement investigations using various surveying techniques.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports for Transport Scotland.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Highway maintenance experience

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Location: Perth

Category: Engineering

Contract: Fulltime, 40 hours per week, Hybrid Available when employed for 3 months, 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

• Carrying out visual inspections
• Coordinating pavement investigations including rotary coring, FWD and GPR surveying
• Conducting data analysis and compiling technical reports for submission to Transport Scotland

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Hold a Degree in Civil Engineering
• Ideally bring experience within a highway maintenance environment
• Possess, or be actively working towards, a relevant professional qualification

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.