Road Safety and Active Travel Engineer
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. We are excited to present an outstanding career opportunity for professionals seeking to advance their careers with a recognised industry leader.
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 for Transport Scotland.
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join BEAR Scotland as a Road Safety and Active Travel Engineer. This role offers the chance to contribute to Scotland’s casualty reduction targets and Active Travel aspirations by managing and delivering road safety and Active Travel engineering measures.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the investigation, design, planning, procurement, and construction management of improvement works on the North-West trunk road network.
* Prepare reports, feasibility studies, and options assessments.
* Undertake the detailed design of road safety and Active Travel improvement schemes.
* Ensure compliance with relevant technical standards, including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
* Prepare departures from standard, where applicable.
* Follow Road Safety Audit and Walking, Cycling & Horse-Riding Assessment processes.
* Produce tender documents, preconstruction information, and construction packages for external tender or in-house contractor delivery.
* Collaborate with commercial specialists to evaluate tenders and assist with contract awards.
* Procure, supervise, and measure improvement works.
* Coordinate with environmental specialists to ensure appropriate environmental screening and mitigation measures are in place prior to commencing work.
* Follow Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures in line with the company’s Integrated Management Systems.
* Support team compliance with CDM Regulations, ensuring robust risk assessments are carried out.
* Use Transport Scotland’s asset management and geographical inventory systems to maintain accurate data and records.
* Prepare cost estimates and monitor the financial performance of individual schemes.
* Deliver projects within an annual programme of work.
* Assist others within the team as applicable to the role.
Your Skills and Experience
We are looking to hear from candidates who possess the following skills and qualifications:
Essential:
* Experience in the investigation, design, and implementation of road safety engineering and Active Travel schemes or other civil engineering design.
* Clear and effective communication skills.
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of software packages.
Desirable:
* Ability to use AutoCAD software.
* A full, approved UK driving licence.
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.
About Prime Workforce
Prime Workforce is proud to be BEAR Scotland’s exclusive recruitment partner. 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.
As a fair and ethical employer, 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,
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