Roads Network Inspectors

Fantastic opportunities have arisen to join BEAR Scotland's North West team as a Road Network Inspector or an Asset Inspector.

The North West Trunk Road Unit spans some 1,422km of trunk road through some of the most scenic parts of the country. It also includes 1,501 bridges and structures, including the Kessock Bridge which carries the A+ north of Inverness and the A87 Skye Crossing.

The North West Unit 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 in the central belt.

Key Responsibilities:
• Undertake weekly daytime Safety Inspections and Safety Patrols to record defects that represent a hazard to the travelling public and, where safe to do so, carry out minor repairs.
• Undertake two weekly/monthly night-time Safety Inspections of illuminated assets and six-monthly Safety Inspections of reflective assets.
• Walked condition inspections to visually assess the condition of the assets to identify defects that will contribute to the establishment of programmes of routine maintenance tasks that do not require urgent action.
• Walked conditions inspections to validate the inventory held in the Transport Scotland Asset Management Performance System and to collect and update the inventory when changes are made.

Requirements:
• Candidates must be subject to the basic disclosure process through Disclosure Scotland.
• Previous experience of road maintenance is preferable but not essential as training and mentoring will be provided.
• Candidates must have good computer skills as all inspections are carried out using data capture devices that download to Transport Scotland's Asset Management Performance System.
• Experience of Microsoft Word and Excel is also useful.
• A full approved driving licence is essential.

About Us:

BEAR Scotland currently manages, maintains and improves 1+62km of Scottish trunk road including over 2000 bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country. We deliver £million investment on road maintenance and improvement every year.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset and, in order for us to succeed, we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team. We offer:
• A tailored, competitive salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Up to 34 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave purchase through Salary Sacrifice
• 2 paid days per year to support your charity of choice
• BEAR Rewards – shopping discounts and cashback
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Development and progression plan

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