Principal Bridge Engineer

An opportunity has arisen within the South East Bridges Team for a Principal Bridge Engineer to lead a team from our Bonnyrigg/Stepps or Queensferry offices. The role will involve leading a team of Engineers, Technicians and inspectors working on the investigation, design, procurement and construction management of bridge maintenance schemes. To deliver record bridge maintenance budgets, the works will include a variety of bridge refurbishment, bearing replacement and bridge strengthening schemes. BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland manage over 850 structures as part of the South East trunk road network which includes a number of complex bridges.

Candidates should have experience of bridge assessment, design and design of maintenance schemes, such as bearing replacement design. Candidates will be responsible for managing health and safety, environmental and commercial aspects of schemes. Candidates should be professionally qualified to CEng level either with the ICE or ISTructE. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is interested in progressing their career by helping manage others in the delivery of a diverse programme of work. The successful candidates will have good leadership and communication skills, be flexible and hold a valid driving licence.

Job Purpose: The Principal Bridges Engineer will manage the identification, investigation, design, planning, procurement and construction management of planned bridge maintenance works on bridges, and other structures, of varying size and complexity. The postholder will manage internal and sub-contractors’ resources to meet contract requirements.

Responsibilities and Activities include (but are not restricted to):

• Assist the Bridge Manager with the management and supervision of a design team, sub-consultants and sub-contractors.
• Oversee the outline and detailed design of bridge maintenance schemes including technical approval and design certification.
• Supervise others carrying out the assessment of bridges and design of bridge maintenance or refurbishment schemes.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards or manage the submission of Departures from Standard when applicable.
• Produce tender documents and preconstruction information packages.
• Tender evaluation and assisting with contract award.
• Manage the internal financial performance of individual schemes.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures that form part of the company’s Integrated management systems.
• Ensure compliance with the CDM Regulations, as required, and ensure that robust risk assessments are carried out before works, operations or inspections take place.
• This will include undertaking the role of a Principal Designer and, at times, Principal Contractor.
• Liaise with clients and auditors.
• Co-ordinate the production, issue and archiving of all drawings, documents, and scheme files.
• Ensuring that adequate environmental screening is undertaken and appropriate mitigation measures are implemented prior to work commencing.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Educated to degree level in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Relevant experience in the assessment, design and maintenance of highway bridge structures.
• Professional qualifications and membership of an appropriate professional body (CEng and MICE or MIStructE).
• A full approved UK driving licence.
• Skilled in the project management of schemes and the management of teams.

Why BEAR? BEAR Scotland currently manages, maintains and improves 1962km of Scottish trunk road including over 2000 bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country. That means delivering £million investment on road maintenance and improvement every year. We believe that the people who work with us are our greatest asset and, in order for us to succeed, we make sure we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team.

In return, we offer:

• A tailored, competitive salary.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Up to 34 days annual leave per year.
• Additional annual leave purchase through Salary Sacrifice.
• 2 paid days per year to help to support your charity of your choice.
• BEAR Rewards – shopping discounts and cashback.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Development and progression plan.
• Grow your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.