Hays
Principal Bridge Engineer (Contract)

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Principal Bridge Engineer
Glasgow | Edinburgh | Perth
Up to £65/hr (Inside IR35) | 6-Month Rolling Contract
We're seeking a Chartered (CEng) Principal Bridge Engineer to support the delivery of a major portfolio of bridge and highway structures projects across Scotland. You'll join a well-established team working on a diverse range of schemes through long-term Scottish highways frameworks, providing technical leadership across bridge design, assessment, and asset improvement projects.
Requirements:
- CEng (ICE or IStructE)
- Strong bridge engineering experience
- Highways structures project background
- Ability to lead technical delivery and mentor junior staff
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What's on offer:
- Up to £65 per hour (Inside IR35)
- 6-month rolling contract
- Secure pipeline of framework work with projects lined up for years to come
- Flexible base location: Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Perth
- Hybrid working available
If you're a Principal Bridge Engineer looking for a long-term contract with a strong workload and excellent extension prospects, get in touch.
What you need to do now


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills