Landscape Inspector

BEAR Scotland; Stepps; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highway maintenance provider in Scotland is seeking a Landscape Inspector to join their team. The role involves executing site surveys, assisting in inspections, and updating landscape data. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a valid UK driving licence, and an interest in landscape management. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday balance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• A valid full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Previous experience working in a Highways Environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of Landscape and/or Highway Inspection is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute site surveys.
• Carry out onsite measures.
• Assist in updating data collection and update the Landscape Inventory.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

IT Skills

Interest in Landscape Management / Improvements

Job description

Overview

Landscape Inspector

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of highway maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,000km of Scotland’s trunk road network, tackling just about every imaginable task and working round the clock to help keep Scotland moving.

The South East Trunk Road Unit spans 506km through some of the busiest sections of the country, from central Scotland to through the Scottish Borders. Trunk roads in the South East range from the major multi-lane motorways across the central belt to roads through villages in the Borders.

Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Landscape Inspector to join our existing team on a permanent basis. You will be tasked with assisting the team in the annual programmes of inspections and scheme development.

This is a permanent opportunity and will be a mix of site and office based work. Support and guidance will be given to allow the candidate to develop to gain suitable landscape orientated qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute site surveys
• Carry out onsite measures
• Assist in updating data collection and update of the Landscape Inventory
• Use and Update Transport Scotland’s Landscape Database AMPS
• Liaise with members of the public
• Ensuring compliance with Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Excellent Communication Skills
• IT Skills
• Interest in Landscape Management / Improvements
• Knowledge of Landscape and/or Highway Inspection (Desirable)
• Previous Experience working in a Highways Environment (Desirable)
• A valid full UK Driving Licence (Essential)

Why BEAR?

We believe that the people who work with us are our greatest asset and, for us to succeed, we make sure we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team. In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous holiday balance and other additional company benefits such as annual leave purchase, employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Growyour career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve,flourish, and succeed.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.

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