Principal Engineer, Bridges & Structures

Overview

At Jacobs, we are challenging today’s world to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing.

As a core member of our Bridges and Structures team, you’ll play a major role in driving our shift toward smarter, solution‑led delivery—using cutting‑edge technology, digital tools, and lean ways of working to boost efficiency and create real value for our clients. You’ll bring your technical expertise, people skills, and organisational know‑how to help deliver sustainable, low‑carbon bridges and structures across highways, rail, aviation, energy and power projects.

This hybrid opportunity supports one of our key clients in Scotland. It is a part‑time role (2 days) based in BEAR Scotland’s Perth or Stepps office, integrating with the locally based team while remaining connected to our wider Bridges and Structures network in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

• Be part of the client team working on structural analysis, feasibility studies, tender and detailed designs, and the production of contract documents and technical reports.
• Provide technical support to the client team.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to deliver integrated services and high‑quality sustainable outcomes for clients.
• Work collaboratively with the client on the technical delivery, programming of works and delivery of sensitive projects.
• Drive innovation by identifying and implementing data‑driven, automated, and standardised solutions to improve project efficiency and productivity.

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or a related discipline).
• A professional qualification ICE/IStructE Chartered or equivalent.
• Project and/or discipline management and leadership skills related to bridge design (or other disciplines).
• Strong technical design skills.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for this role.