Senior Bridge Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BEAR Scotland in Inverness or Perth seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead design and delivery of bridge schemes, coordinating budgets, programme and client engagement. The role requires strong communication, adaptability and a valid driving licence for site visits.

You will oversee risk assessments, CDM compliance, tenders and procurement, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring environmental and technical standards are met. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability to varied projects and fast-changing priorities.
• A valid driving licence is required for site visits and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of bridge engineering schemes.
• Take ownership of project budgets, performance and programme.
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee risk assessments and ensure CDM compliance.
• Prepare tender documentation and support procurement; supervise contractors.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and wider team members.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and technical requirements.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Inverness, Perth or Stepps (North‑West Region)

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday

Working Style: Hybrid (office and remote)

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of Highway Maintenance services across Scotland. 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 Senior 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:

• Lead the design and delivery of bridge engineering schemes
• Take ownership of project budgets, performance, and programme
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement
• Oversee risk assessments and ensure full CDM compliance
• Prepare tender documentation and support procurementSupervise contractors and ensure work meets technical standards
• Mentor and support junior engineers and wider team members
• Ensure compliance with environmental and technical requirement