Assistant Roads Manager

BEAR Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BEAR Scotland in Perth is seeking a proactive Assistant Roads Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team on a full-time basis. You will support the delivery of essential road maintenance across iconic routes while managing a skilled team.

Your role involves overseeing structural and routine maintenance activities, budget management, and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a professional qualification, strong communication skills, and a driving license.

We offer generous holiday entitlement and a supportive working environment to help you grow in your career.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current design standards necessary for maintaining high operational standards.
• Ability to produce innovative solutions to engineering problems is crucial.
• Full approved UK Driving license is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Planned Maintenance Manager in ensuring operations are delivered in line with contract requirements.
• Oversee the activities of a skilled team focused on structural and routine road maintenance.
• Plan and manage the work pipeline for both internal teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Knowledge of current design standards

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Good oral and written communication skills

Education

Professionally qualified or working towards professional qualification (IEng/CEng)

Tools

Contract control and management systems

Job description

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. 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

• 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. In return, we provide:

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

We believe in empowering our team to grow, thrive, and achieve their full potential. 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.