Pavement Engineer
Location: Perth
Category: Engineering / Roads / Road Maintenance
Contract Type: Fulltime, 40 hours per week,
Working Pattern: Monday- Friday, OT Available on Occasion
Working Style: Hybrid
BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of road maintenance and management services, proudly responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of the country’s vital trunk road network — including bridges and key infrastructure — across some of the most scenic and challenging terrain in the UK.
Our Northwest Trunk Road Unit spans over 1,422km of roadways, stretching from the rugged beauty of Thurso and Wick in the far north, down to the coastal charm of Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute. It connects communities from Uig on the Isle of Skye to the historic cities of Perth and Stirling, offering a unique opportunity to work across a landscape that’s as diverse as it is inspiring.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pavement Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the Pavement Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality pavement design and analysis across our network. This includes coordinating investigations and producing technical reports for submission to Transport Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out visual pavement inspections across the network
- Undertake pavement design work to support maintenance and improvement schemes
- Coordinate pavement investigations, including rotary coring, FWD, and GPR surveys
- Analyse data and compile detailed technical reports for Transport Scotland
About You
- Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering
- Experience within a highway maintenance or similar environment is desirable
- Holds, or is actively working towards, a relevant professional qualification
This is a great opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive team, contributing to the management and improvement of Scotland’s trunk road network.
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.
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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