Principal Bridge Engineer Category: Engineering – Bridges Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Monday–Friday Working Style: Hybrid
BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of highway maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,000 km of Scotland’s trunk road network, delivering a wide range of services to help keep Scotland moving safely and efficiently.
On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland manages over 750 structures across the South East Trunk Road Network, including a number of large and complex bridges. We have an exciting opportunity within the Southeast Bridges Team for a Principal Bridge Engineer to be based in our Bonnyrigg office. This role would suit an experienced Principal Bridge Engineer or a Senior Engineer looking to take the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will lead a multi‑disciplinary team of Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors, undertaking the investigation, design, procurement, and construction management of bridge maintenance schemes.
The role includes responsibility for the health and safety, environmental, commercial, and technical management of schemes.
Applicants must be professionally qualified to Chartered Engineer (CEng) level with either the ICE or IStructE, and hold a valid UK driving licence.
Assist the Bridge Manager with the management and supervision of internal design teams, sub‑consultants, and subcontractors. Produce tender documentation and pre‑construction information packs. Manage the financial performance of individual schemes. Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures in accordance with the company’s Integrated Management Systems. Comply with CDM Regulations, undertaking the role of Principal Designer and, where required, Principal Contractor. Degree‑qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering. Proven experience in the assessment, design, and maintenance of highway bridge structures. Strong project management and team leadership skills. Full UK driving licence.
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. 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….