Principle Bridges Engineer – Scotland
Competitive Salary, Generous Benefits Package, and Hybrid Working Opportunities
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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.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Principle Bridges Engineer to join BEAR Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage and deliver critical bridge maintenance projects across Scotland. The role will focus on bridge maintenance scheme delivery, team leadership, and project management.
Key Responsibilities
* Team Leadership: Assist a Principal Engineer in supervising a small team of Engineers and Technicians, alongside sub-consultants and contractors.
* Project Delivery: Manage the identification, investigation, outline, and detailed design of bridge maintenance schemes.
* Technical Compliance: Ensure compliance with technical standards and manage the submission of Departures from Standard where applicable.
* Project Management: Produce tender documents, evaluate tenders, oversee procurement, and award contracts.
* Financial Control: Monitor and manage the financial performance of projects.
* Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards: Ensure robust risk assessments, compliance with CDM Regulations, and environmental screening prior to works.
* Collaboration: Liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, and auditors.
* Documentation Management: Coordinate the production, issue, and archiving of all drawings, documents, and scheme files.
Your Skills and Experience
We are interested in hearing from candidates with the following qualifications and skills:
Essential:
* Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
* Professional Qualification: Membership at IEng or CEng level with a recognised body (e.g., MICE, MIStructE, IHE).
* Demonstrated experience in the design and maintenance of highway bridge structures.
* Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.
* Proficient understanding of health, safety, and statutory processes.
* A full UK driving licence is essential.
Why Join BEAR Scotland?
* 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.
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