Senior Bridge Engineer

Description

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.

• Liaise with clients and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards or mange the submission of Departures from Standard when applicable.
• Supervise others carrying out the assessment of bridges and design of bridge maintenance or refurbishment schemes.
• Co-ordinate the production, issue and archiving of all drawings, documents, and scheme files.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures that form part of the company’s Integrated management systems.
• Oversee the outline and detailed design of bridge maintenance schemes including technical approval and design certification.
• Manage the internal financial performance of individual schemes.
• Assist the Bridge Manager with the management and supervision of a design team, sub-consultants and sub-contractors.
• 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.
• Ensuring that adequate environmental screening is undertaken and appropriate mitigation measures are implemented prior to work commencing.
• Tender evaluation and assisting with contract award.
• Produce tender documents and preconstruction information packages.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Relevant experience in the assessment, design and maintenance of highway bridge structures.
• Clear communicator.
• Professional qualifications and membership of an appropriate professional body (CEng and MICE or MIStructE)
• Skilled in the project management of schemes and the management of teams.
• A full approved UK driving licence.

Benefits

At the heart of our success is our people — talented, innovative, and dedicated individuals who drive everything we do. We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering a supportive and rewarding work environment.

• Pension scheme
• A competitive salary
• Access to a range of employee benefits including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous holiday entitlement

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance