Road Asset Inspector

BEAR Scotland; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer

Employee benefits, including annual?

Job summary

BEAR Scotland in Inverness or Perth is seeking Road Asset Inspectors to help maintain Scotland's trunk road network. You will identify, record, and report defects, carry out weekly safety inspections, and perform minor repairs where safe.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, good IT skills, and the ability to work independently and travel across the trunk road network, including occasional overnight stays. The team emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems and software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel across the trunk road network and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Previous experience within road maintenance, highways, utilities, construction, or a similar field. (Desirable)
• Experience using asset management systems. (Desirable)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Undertake weekly safety inspections to identify and record defects that may present a hazard to the travelling public.
• Carry out minor repairs during inspections where it is safe and appropriate to do so.
• Conduct monthly night-time inspections of illuminated road assets.
• Undertake six-monthly inspections of reflective road assets.
• Carry out walked condition inspections to assess the condition of road assets and identify defects requiring planned maintenance.
• Validate and update asset inventory information within Transport Scotland’s Asset Management Performance System.
• Ensure inspection records are accurate, complete, and submitted within required timescales.
• Travel throughout the Northwest Trunk Road Unit as required to undertake inspections and asset condition surveys.
• Occasionally stay overnight when required to support operational needs.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Attention to detail

IT skills

Team player

Tools

Asset management systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Inverness / Perth
Category: Asset Inspection / Roads
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week / Monday – Friday / OT Available

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 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 have vacancies for Road Asset Inspectors to join our existing operations team in the Northwest team, based out of our Inverness or Perth Depot. The successful candidates will play a key role in maintaining the safety of Scotland’s trunk road network by identifying, recording, and reporting defects that could pose a risk to road users.

Role includes:

• Undertake weekly safety inspections to identify and record defects that may present a hazard to the travelling public.
• Carry out minor repairs during inspections where it is safe and appropriate to do so.
• Conduct monthly night-time inspections of illuminated road assets.
• Undertake six-monthly inspections of reflective road assets.
• Carry out walked condition inspections to assess the condition of road assets and identify defects requiring planned maintenance.
• Validate and update asset inventory information within Transport Scotland’s Asset Management Performance System.
• Ensure inspection records are accurate, complete, and submitted within required timescales.
• Travel throughout the Northwest Trunk Road Unit as required to undertake inspections and asset condition surveys.
• Occasionally stay overnight when required to support operational needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems and software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel across the trunk road network and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Previous experience within road maintenance, highways, utilities, construction, or a similar field. (Desirable)
• Experience using asset management systems. (Desirable)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. (Desirable)

Why BEAR?

At the heart of our organisation are our people — talented, dedicated professionals who help drive our success. We’re committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

We invest in our teams by offering a wide range of internal and external training opportunities and encouraging continuous professional development at every career stage.

If you’re passionate about delivering the best for clients, enjoy working collaboratively, and hold yourself to high ethical standards, you’ll be a great fit for our team.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match
• Employee benefits, including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, inclusion, and diversity across our business.

Join us and be part of a company that supports your development, values your contribution, and inspires you to do your best work.