Network Bridges Manager
Location: South Queensferry
Category: Engineering / Bridges / Management
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 2,00km 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.
BEAR Scotland is seeking an experienced Network Bridges Manager to lead the delivery of bridge engineering and maintenance across the South East trunk road network.
This is a senior leadership role overseeing 850+ structures, including some of Scotland’s most complex bridge assets. You’ll take ownership of strategy, design, and delivery—ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality infrastructure that keeps Scotland moving.
Job Purpose:
As Network Bridges Manager, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team across South Queensferry, Stepps, and Bonnyrigg, managing the full lifecycle of bridge maintenance and improvement schemes.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Driving the planning, design, procurement, and delivery of structural maintenance works
- Leading bridge refurbishment, strengthening, and bearing replacement projects
- Managing internal teams, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with technical, safety, environmental, and contractual standards
This is a highly visible role with direct engagement with Transport Scotland and other key partners.
Key Role and Responsibilities:
- Support the Operating Company’s Representative to ensure delivery of the Director’s requirements
- Act as the main point of liaison with Transport Scotland, ensuring compliance with the Network Management Contract
- Work closely with the Network Manager and Journey Time Reliability Coordinator to minimise traffic disruption from Structures Schemes
- Collaborate with the Planned Maintenance and Operations Managers to ensure structural requirements are fully integrated into maintenance planning and delivery
- Oversee the outline and detailed design of bridge maintenance schemes, including technical approval and certification
- Ensure compliance with technical standards, or manage submissions for Departures from Standard where required
- Approve tender documents and pre-construction information, and lead tender evaluations through to contract award
- Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards within the company’s integrated management systems
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, undertaking Principal Designer or Principal Contractor duties as required, and maintaining robust risk assessments
- Liaise with clients and auditors as required
- Ensure environmental screening is completed and appropriate mitigation measures are in place prior to works commencing
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng, MICE or MIStructE)
- Extensive experience in bridge design, assessment, and maintenance
- Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and complex projects
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Experience working within a trunk road or highway maintenance environment
- Knowledge of Transport Scotland standards and requirements
- Experience working with NEC or similar contracts
Why BEAR?
At BEAR, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment where you can thrive and develop your career.
We offer:
- Ongoing professional development and training
- A collaborative and values-driven culture
- The opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure projects
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + benefits package
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Pension scheme (up to 6% employer contribution)
- Flexible benefits, including:
- Holiday purchase
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, inclusion, and diversity across our business.
Want to find out a bit more before applying? We’d be delighted to have an informal chat about the role. Just get in touch and we’ll arrange a convenient time to speak. Please email us on recruitment@bearscotland.co.uk
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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