At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain bridges while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: BEAR Scotland, a leader in highway maintenance with a focus on teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holidays, pension scheme, and employee perks.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with great training and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Work on iconic structures in stunning locations and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and bridge design experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
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. 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 inspects, manages and maintains 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. To succeed, you'll bring strong communication skills, adaptability, and a valid driving licence.
- 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
At the heart of our organisation are our people — talented, dedicated professionals who help drive our success. 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.
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. We'd be delighted to have an informal chat about the role.
Engineer/Bridge Engineer in Perth employer: BEAR Scotland
BEAR Scotland is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a commitment to fairness and inclusion, we provide extensive training opportunities and a competitive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and a pension scheme. Working in the stunning landscapes of Inverness, our Highways Electricians play a vital role in maintaining Scotland's critical infrastructure while enjoying a varied and rewarding career.
