Pavement Manager

BEAR Scotland; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BEAR Scotland in Perth is seeking a Pavement Manager to lead the pavement team in delivering Structural Maintenance schemes across the North West area. You will report to the Roads Manager/Planned Maintenance Manager and coordinate investigations, design, and delivery of schemes.

To succeed you should hold a relevant Civil Engineering degree, be professionally qualified or working towards IEng/CEng, and have strong knowledge of design standards and contract management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering; professional qualification progress (IEng/CEng) preferred.
• Knowledge of current design standards and practices.
• Experience with contract control and management systems.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Managing the pavement team to meet delivery deadlines.
• Coordinating delivery of technical reports/studies to Transport Scotland.
• Liaising with Transport Scotland at technical workshops.
• Prioritising team workload to ensure programme dates are met.

Skills

Pavement management

Team leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Deadline-driven

Innovative problem solving

Excellent communication

Driving license

Education

Relevant Civil Engineering degree

IEng/CEng candidatures

Job description

Location: PerthCategory: EngineeringContract: Fulltime, 40 hours per week, Hybrid Available when employed for 3 months, OT is available on occasion.

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of road maintenance and management services, proudly responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of the country’s vital trunk road network — including bridges and key infrastructure — across some of the most scenic and challenging terrain in the UK.

The Northwest Trunk Road Unit spans over 1,422km of roadways, stretching from the rugged beauty of Thurso and Wick in the far north, down to the coastal charm of Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute.

It connects communities from Uig on the Isle of Skye to the historic cities of Perth and Stirling, offering a unique opportunity to work across a landscape that’s as diverse as it is inspiring.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pavement Manager to join our existing team on a full-time basis.

Reporting to the Roads Manager/Planned Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a team delivering the investigation and design of Structural Maintenance schemes within the North West area.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Managing the pavement team to ensure scheme approvals meet delivery deadlines
• Coordinating delivery of technical reports/studies to Transport Scotland
• Liaising with Transport Scotland at regular technical workshops to discuss specific scheme challenges and solutions
• Prioritising team workload to ensure programme dates are achieved

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.

In return, we provide

• 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

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.