At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the maintenance and improvement of iconic bridge structures across Scotland.
- Company: BEAR Scotland, a top provider of highway maintenance services.
- Benefits: Full-time, hybrid work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting projects with travel to stunning locations like Inverness.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on Scotland's historic bridges.
- Qualifications: Chartered Bridge Engineer or experienced Senior Engineer ready for a Principal role.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
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, including over 1500 trunk road structures in the North West of Scotland. The major bridges in the North West Unit cover a wide variety of iconic and historic bridges including the cable stayed Kessock Bridge in Inverness, Connel Bridge, Ballachullish Bridge, the Cromarty and Dornoch Firth Viaducts and Skye Bridge. They also include four moveable swing bridges where the trunk road crosses the Caledonian Canal.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Bridge Engineer to join our Major Bridges Team, taking a leading role in the management, maintenance, and improvement of complex bridge structures.
This role is ideal for:
- An experienced Chartered Bridge Engineer seeking a senior leadership position
- A Senior Engineer ready to step into a Principal role
Responsibilities:
- Support the Bridge Manager in leading and developing a high-performing design and inspection team
- Lead the investigation, assessment, and delivery of maintenance and improvement schemes for major bridge structures
- Oversee outline and detailed design, including technical approval and certification
- Manage consultants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver schemes safely and efficiently
- Ensure compliance with design standards, including managing Departures from Standard where required
- Prepare and review tender documentation and support procurement activities
- Oversee project delivery, including programme, budget, and quality management
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards within BEAR’s integrated management system
- Fulfil CDM duties, including Principal Designer responsibilities where required
- Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
- Ensure appropriate environmental assessments and mitigation measures are implemented
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