Operations Engineer (Graduate) - Scottish Trunk Road Network Prime Workforce: Your Exclusive Partner for Engineering Excellence with BEAR Scotland Prime Workforce, a premier recruitment agency specialising in the construction, engineering, and manufacturing sectors across Scotland and the UK, is proud to partner exclusively with BEAR Scotland. As BEAR Scotland’s trusted exteral recruitment partner, we are excited to present an outstanding career opportunity for Engineers seeking to advance their careers with a recognised industry leader. At Prime Workforce, we believe in empowering talent to thrive. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical recruitment practices, we are dedicated to matching top professionals with organisations where they can grow and excel. 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 BEAR Scotland is looking for Graduate Engineers or Technicians looking to further their engineering career in our Operations Department. The successful candidate, reporting to the Operations Manager will assist with day-to-day activities relating to the delivery of allocated work streams by the Operations Department. They will be responsible for the execution, measurement and inspection of a wide variety of schemes to technical standards, to programme and budget. They will also assist with winter, cyclical and emergency activities Key Responsibilities Comply with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures that form part of the company’s Integrated Management Systems Delivering allocated individual schemes on time and within budget. Assist with effective monitoring and control of costs. Assist with establishing good relationships with client, customers and other bodies. Work with supervisors on the programming, delivery and measurement of schemes. Planning of day-to-day allocated workload. Assist with the drafting of appropriate risk assessments and method statements. Assist with the development of Construction Phase Plans and Health & Safety Files. Assist the Operations Manager with on site and document-based measurement ready for submission to the commercial team. Assist with the delivery of winter maintenance. Assist with depot development. Assist with the delivery of the cyclic maintenance programme of gully cleaning, sign cleaning, grass cutting etc. Inputting data into the Transport Scotland Asset Management Performance System (AMPS). Assist the Operations Manager with fleet management. Your Skills and Experience We are looking to hear from candidates who possess the following skills and qualifications: Qualification in a relevant civil engineering discipline. Knowledge and understanding of relevant civil engineering documents (DMRB etc) and standards. Successful candidate will be expected to work towards further qualification / chartered status. Must be able to use design and office software as required. Must be able to work to strict deadlines. Must be commercially aware. Must have a full approved UK driving licence. 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: A competitive, tailored salary. Pension and life assurance. Up to 34 days’ annual leave (plus additional leave purchase options). BEAR Rewards: Discounts and cashback on shopping. Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7. Flexible/hybrid working opportunities. A Cycle to Work Scheme. Development and progression opportunities with a structured career path. Two paid days per year to support the charity of your choice. About Prime Workforce Prime Workforce is proud to be BEAR Scotland’s exclusive recruitment partner. As a division of Prime Trading Group, we are a trusted name in the recruitment industry, dedicated to connecting talented professionals with leading organisations. Our approach is rooted in integrity, fairness, and a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. We are passionate about helping our candidates and clients thrive, delivering bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to the needs of the industries we serve. At Prime Workforce, we value the diversity of our people and the varied experiences, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives they bring. We work hard to foster a culture where those differences can thrive and where every one of us can fulfil our potential. As a fair and ethical employer, in accordance with guidelines taken from the 2010 Equality Act, Prime Workforce Solutions Ltd is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all: irrespective of colour, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital/civil partnership status, sexuality, disability or age.