Principle Bridge Engineer

Principle Bridges Engineer - Scotland

Competitive Salary, Generous Benefits Package, and Hybrid Working Opportunities

About BEAR Scotland

BEAR Scotland is a trusted alliance between three renowned companies - Vinci, Jacobs, and Breedon. Together, they manage two of Scotland's four Trunk Road Maintenance Contracts (South-East & North-West) for Transport Scotland. In addition, BEAR Scotland leads two major DBFO contracts: M80 Stepps - Haggs and A92 Dundee - Arbroath.

With an unwavering focus on delivering exceptional service, BEAR Scotland is recognised as a sector leader in Scotland. Their commitment to innovation, flexibility, and operational excellence continues to drive improvements across the country's vital transport infrastructure.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Principle Bridges Engineer to join BEAR Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage and deliver critical bridge maintenance projects across Scotland. The role will focus on bridge maintenance scheme delivery, team leadership, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

As a Principal Bridge Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

1. Team Leadership: Assist a Principal Engineer in supervising a small team of Engineers and Technicians, alongside sub-consultants and contractors.
2. Project Delivery: Manage the identification, investigation, outline, and detailed design of bridge maintenance schemes.
3. Technical Compliance: Ensure compliance with technical standards and manage the submission of Departures from Standard where applicable.
4. Project Management: Produce tender documents, evaluate tenders, oversee procurement, and award contracts.
5. Financial Control: Monitor and manage the financial performance of projects.
6. Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards: Ensure robust risk assessments, compliance with CDM Regulations, and environmental screening prior to works.
7. Collaboration: Liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, and auditors.
8. Documentation Management: Coordinate the production, issue, and archiving of all drawings, documents, and scheme files.

Your Skills and Experience

We are interested in hearing from candidates with the following qualifications and skills:
Essential:

1. Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
2. Professional Qualification: Membership at IEng or CEng level with a recognised body (e.g., MICE, MIStructE, IHE).
3. Demonstrated experience in the design and maintenance of highway bridge structures.
4. Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.
5. Proficient understanding of health, safety, and statutory processes.
6. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Why Join BEAR Scotland?

BEAR Scotland offers the chance to work on some of Scotland's most scenic and challenging road networks, managing over 1962km of trunk roads and 2000+ structures. Joining BEAR means becoming part of a company that values its people as its greatest asset. You will benefit from:

1. A competitive, tailored salary.
2. Pension and life assurance.
3. Up to 34 days' annual leave (plus additional leave purchase options).
4. BEAR Rewards: Discounts and cashback on shopping.
5. Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
6. Flexible/hybrid working opportunities.
7. A Cycle to Work Scheme.
8. Development and progression opportunities with a structured career path.
9. Two paid days per year to support the charity of your choice.