Senior Bridge Engineer

BEAR Scotland; Inverness, Perth, Stepps; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match

Employee benefits, including annual leave purchase

Job summary

BEAR Scotland is looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer based in either Inverness or Perth. This position involves leading bridge engineering projects and managing client relationships while ensuring compliance with technical standards.

Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, significant bridge engineering experience, and strong leadership skills. Additional benefits include a generous holiday entitlement and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in bridge engineering and project delivery.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Commercial awareness and project management capability.

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 procurement.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Project delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng/IEng)

Job description

Location: Inverness, Perth or Stepps (North‑West Region)
Category: Engineering – Bridges
Contract Type: Full‑Time, Permanent
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 procurement
• Supervise contractors and ensure work meets technical standards
• Mentor and support junior engineers and wider team members
• Ensure compliance with environmental and technical requirement

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Significant experience in bridge engineering and project delivery
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng/IEng)
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and project management capability
• Full UK driving licence

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.