Find out more about BEAR Scotland’s senior management team.
Andy is Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute Highways and Transportation. Andy joined BEAR in 2003 and has over 30 years’ experience in the highways industry. Andy has held a number of senior posts in the company and has worked in Transport Scotland’s North West, North East and South East Units. Andy is passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive and deliver exceptional results. He believes in open communication and a culture of mutual respect, while getting the job done safely.
Mark Godsell is Commercial Director for BEAR, having joined the company in 2003. A quantity surveyor with over 30 years’ experience in highways construction and maintenance and is responsible for quantity surveying, procurement and supply chain, and management systems practices. A strong advocate for innovation and business improvement, offering real value to all stakeholders. As a director, Mark offers complete commitment and accessibility to support the delivery of our clients’ objectives.
Martine Brown has been BEAR’s Finance Director since 2016. She is responsible for the back office functions of Finance, Finance Services, Human Resources and IT. She is a qualified accountant with over 30 years' experience across the aerospace industry, technology R&D, electronics manufacturing and the drinks industry. Martine believes developing strong teams of people working cohesively determines BEAR Scotland’s success as a business.
Iain Murray is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, who joined BEAR Scotland in October 2017 as Managing Director. Iain was previously Commission Director for the Jacobs Arup Joint Venture that assisted Transport Scotland in the delivery of the Queensferry Crossing. His career has focused on the delivery of highways projects through feasibility, public consultation, statutory process, procurement, detailed design and construction. Iain’s top priorities for the business are for everyone to go home safe at the end of the day; to provide a quality service for our client Transport Scotland and the public; and to ensure that BEAR is an employer of choice.
Euan Scott joined BEAR Scotland in January 2025 after a four-year secondment from Jacobs, when he was Design Manager for the North West Unit and later Climate Change and Net Zero Manager for the whole company. He also led project management for the £1.35bn Queensferry Crossing for over 17 years, holding key roles including Technical Manager during construction and Chief Resident Engineer following its 2017 opening. Euan’s top priority is that BEAR delivers each of the services required by the North West NMC to effectively manage, maintain and safely operate around 880 miles of trunk road across a significant proportion of Scotland, encompassing the Highlands, Argyll and Bute and sections of the central belt.
Jamie Finlayson joined BEAR Scotland in 2007 and has over 20 years’ experience in the highways industry. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Highway Engineers, Jamie serves as the principal client contact for our Transport Scotland South East contract. His priority is ensuring that every aspect of our work is carried out safely. Beyond that, Jamie focuses on guiding and supporting our teams, making sure they have the resources needed to deliver on all contract requirements, while safeguarding a fair return for our shareholders. Passionate about progress, Jamie is committed to driving continuous improvements in roadworker safety and championing initiatives to attract fresh talent into the industry.
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