Principal Engineer, Bridges & Structures - Glasgow

Jacobs
Jacobs

Glasgow, UK

Posted on Jul 14, 2026
Industry
Transportation

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Your impact

You know that great infrastructure is about more than calculations and drawings. It’s about creating assets that improve how people move, connect and live.

In this role, you'll help shape the future of Scotland’s transport infrastructure by working directly alongside BEAR Scotland to develop safe, sustainable and technically robust bridge and structural solutions. Your expertise will influence critical decisions, helping extend asset life, improve resilience and deliver better outcomes for road users and communities.

You'll be trusted to bring sound engineering judgement, challenge conventional thinking and identify smarter ways of working. Whether improving existing structures, solving complex design challenges or introducing more efficient digital approaches, your contribution will have a direct impact on project performance and client success.

This is an opportunity to be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your technical expertise is respected, and the work you do has visible, lasting results.

About the opportunity

As our portfolio of work with BEAR Scotland continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Bridges & Structures professional to join our team supporting one of Scotland's most important transportation clients. Working as an integrated member of the BEAR Scotland team, you'll help deliver bridge and structural engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design, providing trusted technical advice and solving complex infrastructure challenges. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, influence project delivery, and identify smarter ways to improve efficiency through digital engineering, automation and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on Scotland's transport network while benefiting from the support, expertise and career opportunities of Jacobs' wider Bridges & Structures community across Scotland and the UK. With exposure to projects spanning highways, rail, aviation, energy and power, you'll play a key role in delivering sustainable, practical and technically excellent outcomes for clients and communities alike.

Here's what you'll need
  • Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience delivering bridge and/or structural engineering projects.
  • Strong technical engineering and design capability.
  • Ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience taking ownership of technical delivery and engineering decisions.

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