Network Bridges Manager
| Company: | BEAR Scotland |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | South Queensferry, EH30 9SF |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Location: South Queensferry
Category: Engineering / Bridges / Management
Contract Type: Full‑Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday
Working Style: Hybrid (office and remote)
BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of highway maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,00km of Scotland’s trunk road network, tackling just about every imaginable task and working round the clock to help keep Scotland moving.
BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland manage over 750 structures as part of the South East trunk road network which includes a number of complex bridges.
BEAR Scotland is seeking an experienced Network Bridges Manager to lead the delivery of bridge engineering and maintenance across the South East trunk road network.
This is a senior leadership role overseeing 850+ structures, including some of Scotland’s most complex bridge assets. You’ll take ownership of strategy, design, and delivery—ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality infrastructure that keeps Scotland moving.
Job Purpose:
As Network Bridges Manager, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team across South Queensferry, Stepps, and Bonnyrigg, managing the full lifecycle of bridge maintenance and improvement schemes.
You’ll be responsible for:
Driving the planning, design, procurement, and delivery of structural maintenance works
Leading bridge refurbishment, strengthening, and bearing replacement projects
Managing internal teams, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with technical, safety, environmental, and contractual standards
This is a highly visible role with direct engagement with Transport Scotland and other key partners.
Key Role and Responsibilities:
Support the Operating Company’s Representative to ensure delivery of the Director’s requirements
Act as the main point of liaison with Transport Scotland, ensuring compliance with the Network Management Contract
Work closely with the Network Manager and Journey Time Reliability Coordinator to minimise traffic disruption from Structures Schemes
Collaborate with the Planned Maintenance and Operations Managers to ensure structural requirements are fully integrated into maintenance planning and delivery
Oversee the outline and detailed design of bridge maintenance schemes, including technical approval and certification
Ensure compliance with technical standards, or manage submissions for Departures from Standard where required
Approve tender documents and pre-construction information, and lead tender evaluations through to contract award
Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards within the company’s integrated management systems
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, undertaking Principal Designer or Principal Contractor duties as required, and maintaining robust risk assessments
Liaise with clients and auditors as required
Ensure environmental screening is completed and appropriate mitigation measures are in place prior to works commencing