ROAD SAFETY ENGINEER
Location: South Queensferry
Category: Engineering / Road Safety / Roads
Contract: Full Time, Monday – Friday
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, tackling just about every imaginable task and working round the clock to help keep Scotland moving.
The South-East Trunk Road Unit spans 506km through some of the busiest sections of the country, from central Scotland to through the Scottish Borders. Trunk roads in the South East range from the major multi-lane motorways across the central belt to roads through villages in the borders.
The South-East Unit includes 870 bridges and structures including the iconic Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge, as well as other major bridges such as the Kincardine Bridge and Clackmannanshire Bridge.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Strategic Road Safety Engineer to join our team in Queensferry on a full-time basis, reporting to the Road Safety Manager.
This role offers a clear progression pathway into a more strategic position. It would suit either:
- An experienced Senior Engineer looking to take ownership of strategic road safety activities, or
- An Engineer ready to step up, with strong technical foundations and a desire to develop into a senior-level role.
We will provide training, mentoring, and ongoing support to help you grow and succeed in the position.
You’ll play a key role in improving safety across some of Scotland’s most important transport infrastructure, contributing to both strategic planning and hands-on delivery of road safety improvements.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring compliance with and assist in the continuous improvement of, the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems and procedures that form part of BEAR’s Integrated Management Systems
- Undertake Accident Investigation and Prevention studies and provide sound economic assessment and appraisal of Road Safety Improvements.
- Undertake the role of Principal Designer on behalf of the company, as required, ensuring company compliance with the designer and principal designer roles under CDM 2015.
- Liaison with client contacts and auditors.
- Assist the Road Safety Manager with the preparation of the Annual Road Safety Review and the development of the Road Safety and Active Travel 1 and 3-year programmes.
- Attendance at Project Liaison Meetings and other internal and external meetings as required
- Oversee the investigation, design, procurement, supervision and valuation of Works and Operations.
- Preparation of preliminary and detailed cost estimates, design and construction briefs and liaising directly with supply chain partners of both consultancy and contracting services.
- Co-ordinating the production, issue and archiving of all drawings, documents and scheme files associated with the Road Safety and Active Travel Programme.
- Provide expertise, as required, in the implementation of the Road Safety Audit Process for all design functions within NMC SE
- Provide expertise, as required, in the implementation of the “safe systems” approach to road safety for all design functions within NMC SE.
- Management and control of the workflow to the Operations teams.
- Ensuring compliance with all technical standards of design and construction.
- Ensuring that adequate environmental screening is undertaken and appropriate mitigation measures implemented prior to work commencing in compliance with environmental law.
- Submission of Departures from Standard when applicable.
- Provide mentoring and support to all members of the Road Safety team
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Degree in Civil Engineering (Essential)
- IEng Certified, or willing to work towards
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Scottish Trunk Road Maintenance Contracts
- Detailed knowledge and experience of DMRB and design processes
- Knowledge and understanding of CDM Regulations 2015
- Understanding of Road Safety Engineering and the Safe Systems Approach
- Completion of RoSPA Road Safety Engineering 10 Day Training (or happy to complete)
- Valid UK Driving Licence is essential
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 [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.
