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Senior Bridge Engineer
Location: Bonnyrigg, South Queensferry, Stepps (South East 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 2,000km 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.
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- 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 requirements
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.
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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.
Join 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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