Senior Bridge Engineer


Company:	BEAR Scotland
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bonnyrigg, EH19 3JQ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

Location: Bonnyrigg, South Queensferry, Stepps (South East Region)

Category: Engineering – Bridges

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.

Join our South East Bridges Team as a Senior Bridge Engineer in either our Bonnyrigg, South Queensferry or Stepps Office. We’re looking for self‑driven team players who are eager to support a broad and varied programme of work. To succeed, you’ll bring strong communication skills, adaptability, and a valid driving licence.

Key Role and Responsibilities:

Lead the design and delivery of bridge engineering schemes

Take ownership of project budgets, performance, and programme

Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement

Oversee risk assessments and ensure full CDM compliance

Prepare tender documentation and support procurement

Supervise contractors and ensure work meets technical standards

Mentor and support junior engineers and wider team members

Ensure compliance with environmental and technical requirement

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