Assistant Roads Manager

BEAR Scotland; Perth; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

BEAR Scotland Limited is seeking an Assistant Roads Manager in Perth to support delivery of road maintenance across Scotland’s trunk routes. You will report to the Planned Maintenance Manager and lead a skilled team to deliver structural and routine maintenance within your region.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, professional recognition or progress toward IEng/CEng, and a UK driving license. You will manage budgets, coordinate contractors, and ensure compliance with CDM and safety

Formación

• Civil Engineering degree is essential.
• IEng/CEng or working towards it is preferred.
• Knowledge of current design standards.
• Experience with contract control and management systems.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Planned Maintenance Manager and Roads Manager in delivering operations per contract requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of a team delivering structural and routine road maintenance in your region.
• Ensure budgets are fully utilised and financial targets are met.
• Plan and manage a steady pipeline of work for internal teams and subcontractors.
• Act as Principal Designer or Principal Contractor when required, ensuring designs are safe and compliant.
• Liaise with clients, emergency services, local authorities and other stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Driving license

Educación

Civil Engineering degree

IEng/CEng or working towards

Herramientas

Driving license

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Roads Manager

Location: Perth

Category: Planned Maintenance

Contract: Permanent, Fulltime

BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management service provider in Scotland, maintaining and improving Scottish Trunk Roads including bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country.

The Northwest Trunk Road Unit spans some 1,422km of trunk road through some of the most scenic parts of the country. It covers a huge area of Scotland, from Thurso and Wick in the very north of the Highlands down to Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute, from Uig on Skye to Perth and Stirling.

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Assistant Roads Manager to join our dedicated Planned Maintenance team on a full-time basis.

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

In this key role, you’ll support the delivery of essential road maintenance across some of Scotland’s most iconic routes.

Reporting to the Planned Maintenance Manager, you’ll take charge of the day-to-day management of a skilled team, overseeing the delivery of both Structural Maintenance and Routine Maintenance programmes within your designated area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands-on role in maintaining and improving vital infrastructure — while developing your leadership skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist the Planned Maintenance Manager and Roads Manager in ensuring all operations are delivered in line with contract requirements, maintaining high standards across the board.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of a dedicated team responsible for delivering both structural and routine road maintenance within your region.
• You’ll ensure budgets are fully utilised and financial targets are met.
• Plan and manage a steady pipeline of work for both internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery across all projects.
• Act as Principal Designer or Principal Contractor when required, ensuring all scheme designs are safe, fit for purpose, and compliant with relevant technical standards and risk assessments.
• Uphold all company policies and procedures, and ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, CDM regulations, environmental standards, and accessibility requirements.
• You’ll also liaise with clients, emergency services, local authorities, and other key stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Relevant Civil Engineering degree
• Professionally qualified or working towards professional qualification (IEng/CEng)
• Knowledge of current design standards
• Working knowledge of contract control and management systems
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to produce innovative solutions to engineering problems
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Full approved UK Driving license

Why BEAR?

At the heart of our success is our people — talented, innovative, and dedicated individuals who drive everything we do.

We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering a supportive and rewarding work environment.

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Access to a range of employee benefits including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and our Employee Assistance Programme

Join a company that inspires you to deliver your best work and supports your journey to evolve and succeed. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting fairness, inclusion, and diversity across all areas of our business.