BEAR Scotland
Bridge Engineer
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Bridge Engineer
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.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
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 Bridge Engineer in either our Perth or Inverness office.
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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:
- Assist with the design of bridge maintenance and improvement schemes
- Prepare cost estimates and maintain accurate design records
- Support project delivery to ensure work is completed on time and within budget
- Update structural records using client systems
- Assist with contractor coordination and site activities
- Contribute to risk assessments and health & safety documentation
- Work closely with colleagues across the Bridges Team
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Experience in bridge design or maintenance (early-mid career encouraged)
- Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. IEng/CEng)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, team-focused approach
- 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.
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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
- Competitive salary
- 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.
Want to find out a bit more before applying? We’d be delighted to have an informal chat about the role.
Just get in touch and we’ll arrange a convenient time to speak. Please email us on us and be part of a company that supports your development, values your contribution, and inspires you to do your best work.
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