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Graduate Roads Engineer – BEAR Scotland
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.Â
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
Prime Workforce is currently recruiting for a Graduate Roads Engineer to join BEAR Scotland’s team. Based in their North West Network team, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to contribute to road maintenance and improvement projects while receiving training and development in all aspects of road engineering.
Key Responsibilities
As a Graduate Roads Engineer, you will:
- Assist in the Design and Maintenance of Roads: Support senior engineers in the design, maintenance, and upgrading of road infrastructure projects, including the preparation of technical reports, designs, and plans.
- Survey and Inspection Support: Participate in road condition surveys, inspections, and assessments to identify issues and propose solutions.
- Assist in Project Management: Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of road maintenance and improvement projects, including liaising with contractors and suppliers.
- Compliance and Standards: Assist in ensuring compliance with technical standards and guidelines related to road design, construction, and maintenance.
- Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, project managers, contractors, and clients.
- Document Management: Assist in the production and management of project documentation, ensuring proper record-keeping and version control.
Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Qualifications: A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of road design and construction principles, and a willingness to develop expertise in road infrastructure.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in teams.
- Problem-Solving Ability: An analytical approach to problem-solving with attention to detail.
- Adaptability: A proactive, flexible attitude and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence is desirable.
Why Join BEAR Scotland?
This is a great opportunity to kick-start your engineering career with BEAR Scotland, where you will work on challenging and rewarding road infrastructure projects. In addition to hands-on experience, BEAR Scotland offers:
- A competitive salary package
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Up to 34 days annual leave (with options to purchase additional leave)
- BEAR Rewards: Discounts and cashback on shopping
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working options
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Structured career progression with ongoing training and development
- 2 paid charity days per year
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.
