Bridge Engineer

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Location:

Inverness, Perth or Stepps (North‑West Region)
Category:
Engineering – Bridges 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 1422km of Scotland’s trunk road network, tackling just about every imaginable task and working round the clock to keep Scotland moving.

BEAR Scotland inspect, manage and maintain over 1422km of Scotland’s trunk road network including 1422 trunk road structures in the North West of Scotland for our client, Transport Scotland. We work in some of the most scenic but challenging parts of the country on a variety of structures including historical masonry arch bridges, culverts and walls as well as numerous iconic major structures such as Kessock, Skye, Connel and Dornoch Bridges.

Join our North‑West Bridges Team as a Bridge Engineer in either our Perth or Inverness office. We’re looking for self‑driven team players who are eager to support a broad and varied programme of work. To succeed, you’ll bring strong communication skills, adaptability, and a valid driving licence.

Key

Role and Responsibilities:

Assist with the design of bridge maintenance and improvement schemes

Prepare cost estimates and maintain accurate design records

Support project delivery to ensure work is completed on time and within budget

Update structural records using client systems

Assist with contractor coordination and site activities

Contribute to risk assessments and health & safety documentation

Work closely with colleagues across the Bridges Team Knowledge,

Skills and Experience:

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Experience in bridge design or maintenance (early–mid career encouraged)
Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. IEng/CEng)
Strong communication and problem-solving skillsA proactive, team-focused approach

Full UK driving licence

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