Roads Engineer

Roads Engineer – Trunk Road Improvements

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Location: Perth

Category: Engineering / Roads / Technician

Contract: Permanent / Full time / 40hrs per week / Hybrid Available after 3 months employment

BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management service provider in Scotland, maintaining and improving Scottish Trunk Roads including bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country.

The Northwest Trunk Road Unit spans some 1,422km of trunk road through some of the most scenic parts of the country. It covers a huge area of Scotland, from Thurso and Wick in the very north of the Highlands down to Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute, from Uig on Skye to Perth and Stirling.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer to join our existing team on a full-time basis. You will be responsible for the investigation, design and delivery of a range of road improvement projects on the NW Unit as part of an annual programme of investment.

Applications from experienced Engineering Technicians who are seeking their next career step will also be considered.

Working in the Northwest Unit offers an opportunity to enhance skills and professional development in a rewarding environment through delivery of solutions to wide ranging engineering challenges. BEAR Scotland offer full support to achieve your professional qualification goals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To support the delivery of trunk road improvements ranging in value from circa £50,000 to £1.0M
• Apply Engineering expertise and sound judgment to the investigation and design of trunk road improvement projects
• Preparing detailed reports, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and pre-construction information
• Support both our internal contractor teams and external procurement and tendering process

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Professionally Qualified, or with a clear pathway to becoming professionally qualified
• Experience with AutoCAD Software (Essential)
• Working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (Essential)
• Experience of Civils 3D software along with Design Package such as KeySigns, KeyLines etc is desirable
• Experience with Construction, Design and Management Regulations
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to prioritise work and work to deadlines
• A Valid UK Driving Licence is required

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.

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. xwzovoh Please email us on

Join us and be part of a company that supports your development, values your contribution, and inspires you to do your best work.