Pavement Manager

BEAR Scotland Limited; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BEAR Scotland Limited is seeking a Pavement Manager based in Perth to lead the pavement team within our North West unit. The role focuses on the investigation and design of Structural Maintenance schemes, reporting to the Roads Manager.

Hybrid work is available after three months, with a full-time 40-hour week and occasional overtime. Reporting to the Roads Manager/Planned Maintenance Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring schemes are delivered on time and compliance is

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (IEng/CEng) or working towards it.
• Knowledge of current design standards and practices.
• Ability to manage contracts and control systems.
• Strong communication skills and driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage pavement team to ensure timely scheme approvals.
• Coordinate delivery of technical reports to Transport Scotland.
• Liaise with Transport Scotland in workshops to discuss challenges.
• Prioritise workload to meet programme dates.

Skills

Team management

Pavement design

Project coordination

Ability to work under pressure

Education

IEng/CEng

Job description

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Competitive Salary, depending on Skills, experience and qualifications.

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Perth

Job Category:

Region / Division:

UK Region

Contract Unit:

North West

Job Introduction

Pavement Manager

Location: Perth
Category: Engineering
Contract: 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.

Our 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:

• 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.