Senior Bridge Engineer Location: Bonnyrigg

Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today. Category: Engineering / Bridges Full Time / Permanent, 40 Hours per week, Monday Friday BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of highway maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,00km of Scotlands 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. We have an exciting opportunity within the Southeast Bridges Team for a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead a team from our Bonnyrigg Office. The Senior Bridges Engineer will manage the identification, investigation, design, planning, procurement and construction management of planned bridge maintenance works on bridges, and other structures, of varying size and complexity. Responsibilities: Assist the Bridge Manager with the management and supervision of a design team, sub-consultants and sub-contractors. Oversee the outline and detailed design of bridge maintenance schemes including technical approval and design certification. Supervise others carrying out the assessment of bridges and design of bridge maintenance or refurbishment schemes. Ensure compliance with technical standards or mange the submission of Departures from Standard when applicable. Produce tender documents and preconstruction information packages. Tender evaluation and assisting with contract award. Manage the internal financial performance of individual schemes. Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures that form part of the companys Integrated management systems. Ensure compliance with the CDM Regulations, as required, and ensure that robust risk assessments are carried out before works, operations or inspections take place. This will include undertaking the role of a Principal Designer and, at times, Principal Contractor. Liaise with clients and auditors. Co-ordinate the production, issue and archiving of all drawings, documents, and scheme files. Ensuring that adequate environmental screening is undertaken and appropriate mitigation measures are implemented prior to work commencing. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Educated to degree level in Civil or Structural Engineering Relevant experience in the assessment, design and maintenance of highway bridge structures. Professional qualifications and membership of an appropriate professional body (CEng and MICE or MIStructE) A full approved UK driving licence. Skilled in the project management of schemes and the management of teams. Clear communicator. Why BEAR? At the heart of our organisation are our people talented, dedicated professionals who help drive our success. Were committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. We invest in our teams by offering a wide range of internal and external training opportunities and encouraging continuous professional development at every career stage. If youre passionate about delivering the best for clients, enjoy working collaboratively, and hold yourself to high ethical standards, youll be a great fit for our team. What We Offer Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match Employee benefits, including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme Were proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, inclusion, and diversity across our business. xehkeey Join us and be part of a company that supports your development, values your contribution, and inspires you to do your best work.