Senior Network Bridges Manager – Bridge Engineering

BEAR Scotland; South Queensferry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme (employer contribution)

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BEAR Scotland seeks an experienced Network Bridges Manager to lead bridge engineering and maintenance across Scotland’s South East trunk road network. This senior role oversees 850+ structures, driving strategy, design and delivery to ensure safe, reliable infrastructure.

You’ll manage multi-disciplinary teams across multiple locations and coordinate with Transport Scotland, contractors and consultants to meet contractual and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred (CEng, MICE or MIStructE).
• Extensive experience in bridge design, assessment and maintenance preferred.
• Proven leadership of technical teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, procurement and delivery of structural maintenance works.
• Oversee bridge refurbishment, strengthening and bearing replacement projects.
• Manage internal teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with technical, safety, environmental and contractual standards.
• Coordinate with Transport Scotland and partners to minimise disruption.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Driving licence

NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng/MICE/MIStructE)

Tools

NEC Contracts knowledge

Job description

BEAR Scotland seeks an experienced Network Bridges Manager to lead bridge engineering and maintenance across Scotland’s South East trunk road network. This senior role oversees 850+ structures, driving strategy, design and delivery to ensure safe, reliable infrastructure.

You’ll manage multi-disciplinary teams across multiple locations and coordinate with Transport Scotland, contractors and consultants to meet contractual and safety standards.