Network Officer

BEAR Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highway maintenance provider in Scotland is seeking a Network Officer to manage planning applications and development management functions. This full-time on-site role involves liaising with developers and Transport Scotland while providing advice on application suitability. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience in planning or engineering. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday balance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Planning Experience – Desirable
• Engineering experience – Desirable
• Previous experience with trunk road maintenance – Desirable

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Developers and Transport Scotland regarding planning applications.
• Use and comply with APMS throughout the contract period.
• Assist with transport appraisal assessment and local development plans.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong Communication skills

Ability to use own initiative

Job description

Overview

Network Officer

Location: South Queensferry
Category: Network
Full Time / Permanent, 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, on site

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of highway maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,00km 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.

The South East Unit includes 870 bridges and structures including the iconic Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge, as well as other major bridges such as the Kincardine Bridge and Clackmannanshire Bridge.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Network Officer to join our existing team. Reporting to the network manager, you will be responsible for being the main point of contact for all matters relating to planning applications and management of the development management function of the APMS.

This is a full-time role based in our South Queensferry Office; however, part time applications will be considered.

Role includes:

• Liaise with Developers and Transport Scotland in relation to all planning applications and provide advice on the suitability of applications to the Director.
• Use and comply APMS throughout the contract period
• Assist with applications requiring transport appraisal assessment, local development plans and any appeal process.
• Subject to an Order, assist the Director with preparation and administration of minutes or letters of agreement

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Planning Experience – Desirable
• Engineering experience – Desirable
• Previous experience with trunk road maintenance – Desirable
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong Communication skills
• Ability to use own initiative

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.

Grow your 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.