Bridges Graduate Engineer

Job Specification: Graduate Bridge Engineer

Competitive Salary, Generous Benefits Package, and Hybrid Working Opportunities

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.

At Prime Workforce, we believe in empowering talent to thrive. We are strongly committed to diversity, inclusion, and ethical recruitment practices and are dedicated to matching top professionals with organisations where they can grow and excel.

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 (South-East & North-West) for Transport Scotland. In addition, BEAR Scotland leads two major DBFO contracts: M80 Stepps - Haggs and A92 Dundee - Arbroath.

With an unwavering focus on delivering exceptional service, BEAR Scotland is recognised as a sector leader in Scotland. Their commitment to innovation, flexibility, and operational excellence continues to drive improvements across the country’s vital transport infrastructure.

The Opportunity

We are seeking talented and aspiring graduate bridge engineers. Are you passionate about shaping the future of infrastructure? As a Graduate Bridge Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the design, analysis, and delivery of innovative bridge solutions that connect communities and transform landscapes. You'll join a dynamic team of experienced professionals in a supportive environment where creativity, technical excellence, and professional growth are valued.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Nominated Delegate Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of our team, supporting a range of activities and workstreams across various departments. Your responsibilities will include:

• Project Delivery: Execute allocated projects, ensuring they meet technical standards, budgets, and deadlines.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to our integrated Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures.
• Cost Monitoring: Assist with the effective monitoring and control of project costs.
• Client Relations: Help build and maintain strong relationships with clients, customers, and stakeholders.
• Planning & Correspondence: Contribute to workload planning and address project-related correspondence.
• Risk Assessment: Support the Designer’s role under CDM regulations and draft appropriate risk assessments.
• Team Collaboration: Work across different teams as training and workload demands, gaining diverse experience.
• Training Program: Follow the structured Graduate Training Programme to fast-track your development.
• Winter Maintenance: Play a role in delivering winter maintenance as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of key engineering principles and software.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• A desire to work toward further qualifications or chartered status.

Why Join BEAR Scotland?

BEAR Scotland offers the chance to work on some of Scotland’s most scenic and challenging road networks, managing over 1962km of trunk roads and 2000+ structures. Joining BEAR means becoming part of a company that values its people as its greatest asset. You will benefit from:

• 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
• 2 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. As a division of Prime Trading Group, 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.

At Prime Workforce, we value the diversity of our people and the varied experiences, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives they bring. We work hard to foster a culture where those differences can thrive and where every one of us can fulfil our potential.

As a fair and ethical employer, in accordance with guidelines taken from the 2010 Equality Act, 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, sexuality, disability or age.