Roads Engineer - Prime Workforce : Job Details

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 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 Roads Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Project Delivery: Assist in the design, planning, and delivery of road maintenance schemes, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Technical Expertise: Support the preparation of detailed designs, contract documentation, and technical approvals.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure all works adhere to statutory regulations, CDM regulations, and internal safety standards.
• Site Inspections: Conduct site surveys and assessments to identify defects and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Collaboration: Liaise with internal teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Documentation Management: Prepare reports, maintain records, and ensure accurate documentation for all projects.
• Environmental Awareness: Ensure environmental screenings and mitigation measures are conducted prior to project commencement.

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 equivalent) and professional membership (or working towards) with a relevant body (e.g., IEng or CEng, MICE, IHE).
• Experience: Demonstrable experience in road design, maintenance, or construction projects, preferably within a highways environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with highway design standards, statutory processes, and project management methodologies.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations, identify potential challenges, and recommend effective solutions.
• Team Player: A proactive and collaborative approach to engineering tasks.
• Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence is required.

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 age.