BEAR Scotland is looking for an Inspection Team Leader (Asset Data Specialist) based in Perth to join our North West Network Asset team.

The successful applicants will manage a team of Inspectors to ensure they complete the Inspections to the Network Management Contract requirements stated in the Trunk Road Information Manual.

Duties of the role include:

• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures that form part of BEAR’s Integrated Management Systems.
• Managing the daily activities of the Inspectors and the operation in the Transport Scotland Asset Management Performance System.
• Ensuring that inspections are carried out on time and in accordance with the inspection programme and the trunk road information manual.
• Reviewing the collected inspection data for accuracy completeness and compliance.
• Reporting and liaising with the Transport Scotland Asset Management Performance System team to resolve problems and issues.
• Assisting with responses to Hazard Notices and Observations Resulting from Inspections.

A full approved driving license is essential for this role.

Additional skills, knowledge and experience required for this role include:

• Experience and working knowledge of inspection procedures.
• Experience and working knowledge of data capture hardware and software currently in use within the road’s maintenance environment.
• Experience and working knowledge of the Routine Management and Maintenance Systems.
• Ability to comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Review of Data.
• Flexible attitude to working practices.
• Capable of self management and self motivation.
• Ability to cope with change.

The closing date for applications is 3 May 2024.