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Principal Bridge Engineer
BEAR Scotland Limited —Perth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Engineer (Structures), Pullar House
Perth & Kinross Council —Perth
- £56,348 - £60,647 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- No degree
- Travel
- Work from home
Senior Engineer (Structures), Pullar House, Perth
Perth and Kinross Council —Perth
- £56,348 - £60,647 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Military
- Supervising experience
- No degree
- Annual leave
Lead Senior Civil Engineer
Amey Ltd —Perth
- Part-time
- Annual leave
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Road Safety Engineer
BEAR Scotland Limited —Queensferry
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Maintenance
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Network Bridges Manager
BEAR Scotland Limited —Queensferry
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Maintenance
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Principal Bridge Engineer

BEAR Scotland Limited -
Perth

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Engineering
Maintenance
Project management
Electrical systems
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Location: Inverness North West Perth Stepps
Category: Bridges

Principal Bridge Engineer – Mechanical & Electrical

Location: Inverness / Stepps / Perth
Category: Civil Engineering / Bridges / Mechanical & Electrical Engineering / Management
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
Working Style: Hybrid (Office & Remote) Travel to Inverness required a few times per month

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of Highway Maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,000km of Scotland’s trunk road network, Including over 1500 trunk road structures in the North West of Scotland.

The major bridges in the North West Unit cover a wide variety of iconic and historic bridges including the cable stayed Kessock Bridge in Inverness, Connel Bridge, Ballachullish Bridge, the Cromarty and Dornoch Firth Viaducts and Skye Bridge. They also include four moveable swing bridges where the trunk road crosses the Caledonian Canal.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Bridge Engineer to join our Major Bridges Team, taking a leading role in the management, maintenance, and improvement of complex bridge structures.

This role is ideal for:

An experienced Chartered Bridge Engineer seeking a senior leadership position
A Senior Engineer ready to step into a Principal role

Responsibilities:

Support the Bridge Manager in leading and developing a high-performing design and inspection team
Lead the investigation, assessment, and delivery of maintenance and improvement schemes for major bridge structures
Oversee outline and detailed design, including technical approval and certification
Manage consultants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver schemes safely and efficiently
Ensure compliance with design standards, including managing Departures from Standard where required
Prepare and review tender documentation and support procurement activities
Oversee project delivery, including programme, budget, and quality management
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards within BEAR’s integrated management system
Fulfil CDM duties, including Principal Designer responsibilities where required
Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
Ensure appropriate environmental assessments and mitigation measures are implemented

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or equivalent)
Significant experience in the Design, Assessment and maintenance of bridge Structures
Experience with moveable bridges or complex structgures (desirable)
Knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical Systems with Bridge Infrastructure (Desirable)
Experience operating in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment (Desirable)
Proven Experience managing projects and technical teams
Strong understanding of relevant standards (eg DMRB)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A Full UK Driving Licence

While the role has oversight of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) elements—particularly relating to moveable bridges—the primary focus is on bridge engineering leadership. You will lead the identification, investigation, design, and delivery of maintenance and improvement schemes, managing a multi-disciplinary team and supply chain.

Why BEAR?

At BEAR, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment where you can thrive and develop your career.

We offer:

Ongoing professional development and training
A collaborative and values-driven culture
The opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure projects

What We Offer

Competitive salary + benefits package
Generous annual leave entitlement
Pension scheme (up to 6% employer contribution)
Flexible benefits, including:
- Holiday purchase
- Cycle to Work scheme
- 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 [email protected]

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

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