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Principal Roads Engineer
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: EH30, Queensferry, City of Edinburgh
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Job Description
Principle Roads Engineer – Scotland
Competitive Salary, Generous Benefits Package, and Hybrid Working Opportunities
Prime Workforce: Your Exclusive Recruitment Partner for 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 an experienced Principle Roads Engineer to join BEAR Scotland. This is a unique chance to lead and contribute to the planning, design, and maintenance of Scotland’s key trunk road infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
As a Principal Roads Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
* Lead and Manage Teams: Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, sub-consultants, and contractors to deliver road maintenance and improvement schemes.
* Deliver Technical Excellence: Oversee the design, procurement, and construction management of road maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
* Project Management: Develop project plans, manage budgets, and monitor project performance from inception to completion.
* Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) procedures as part of the company’s integrated management systems.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with clients, stakeholders, and auditors, fostering effective communication and delivering excellent service.
* Innovation and Sustainability: Identify innovative solutions for road maintenance challenges, incorporating sustainability into project designs.
* Documentation Oversight: Ensure the proper production, issue, and archiving of all scheme-related documentation and drawings.
Your Skills and Experience
We are interested in hearing from candidates with the following qualifications and skills:
Essential:
* Qualifications: A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with professional membership (IEng or CEng) with an appropriate body (e.g., ICE, IHE).
* Experience: Proven experience in the design, maintenance, and management of highways or road projects.
* Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in project management and statutory health and safety processes, including CDM Regulations.
* Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
* Flexibility: A proactive and adaptable mindset, capable of thriving in a dynamic environment.
* Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence is essential.
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.
* Two 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 founded on integrity, fairness, and 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, by 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 ageBefore You Apply
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