Senior Bridge Engineer

BEAR Scotland Limited; South Queensferry; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with employer match

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BEAR Scotland Limited is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join our South East Bridges Team. The role involves leading bridge engineering schemes and managing budgets, programmes and client relations across Bonnyrigg, South Queensferry or Stepps offices.

You will bring proven bridge engineering experience, leadership skills, and a full UK driving licence to deliver safe, compliant and high‑quality projects for Scotland’s trunk road network.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Significant bridge engineering and project delivery experience.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng/IEng) preferred.

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 CDM compliance.
• Prepare tender documentation and support procurement.
• Supervise contractors and ensure technical standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and wider team members.
• Ensure environmental and technical requirements are met.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Project delivery

Leadership

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

CEng / IEng Chartered status

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Competitive Salary depending on experience and qualifications

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Job Category:

Region / Division:

UK Region

Contract Unit:

South East

Job Introduction

EAR Scotland is a leading provider of highway maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,00km of Scotland’s trunk road network, tackling just about every imaginable task and working round the clock to help keep Scotland moving.

BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland manage over 750 structures as part of the South East trunk road network which includes a number of complex bridges.

Join our South East Bridges Team as a Senior Bridge Engineer in either our Bonnyrigg, South Queensferry or Stepps 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

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.