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Roads Engineer/Technician – Trunk Road Improvements

Location: Perth
Category: Roads / Technician
Contract: Permanent / Full time / 40hrs per week

BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management service provider in Scotland, maintaining and improving Scottish Trunk Roads including bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country.

The Northwest Trunk Road Unit spans some 1,422km of trunk road through some of the most scenic parts of the country. It covers a huge area of Scotland, from Thurso and Wick in the very north of the Highlands down to Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute, from Uig on Skye to Perth and Stirling.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer or Technician to join our existing team on a full-time basis. You will be responsible for the investigation, design and delivery of a range of road improvement projects on the NW Unit as part of an annual programme of investment.

Applications from recent graduates will also be considered.

Working in the Northwest Unit offers an opportunity to enhance skills and professional development in a rewarding environment through delivery of solutions to wide ranging engineering challenges. BEAR Scotland offer full support to achieve your professional qualification goals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* To support the delivery of trunk road improvements ranging in value from circa £50,000 to £1.0M

* Apply Engineering expertise and sound judgment to the investigation and design of trunk road improvement projects

* Preparing detailed reports, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and pre-construction information

* Support both our internal contractor teams and external procurement and tendering process

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

* Professionally Qualified, or with a clear pathway to becoming professionally qualified

* Experience with AutoCAD Software (Essential)

* Working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (Essential)

* Experience of Civils 3D software along with Design Package such as KeySigns, KeyLines etc is desirable

* Experience with Construction, Design and Management Regulations

* Good Communication Skills

* Ability to prioritise work and work to deadlines

* A Valid UK Driving Licence is required

Why BEAR?

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. In return, we provide:

* A competitive salary

* Generous holiday entitlement

* Pension scheme

* Access to a range of employee benefits including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and our Employee Assistance Programme

We believe in empowering our team to grow, thrive, and achieve their full potential. Join a company that inspires you to deliver your best work and supports your journey to evolve and succeed.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting fairness, inclusion, and diversity across all areas of our business