Asset Inspection Team Lead

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Competitive Salary depending on experience and qualifications

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Asset Inspection

UK Region

North West

Location: Inverness
Category:Asset Inspection
Contract Type:Full Time / Permanent
Working Pattern:Monday – Friday
Working Style:On Site

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 an exciting opportunity for an Inspection Team Leader to join our Asset Inspection team in Inverness. The Inspection Team Leader – Asset Data Specialist will manage the team of Inspectors to ensure they complete the Inspections to the Network Management Contract requirements stated in the Trunk Road Information Manual.

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures that form part of BEAR’s Integrated Management Systems.
• Manage the daily activities of the Inspectors and the operation in AMPS.
• Ensure that inspections are carried out on time and in accordance with the inspection programme and the trunk road information manual.
• Review the collected inspection data for accuracy completeness and compliance.
• Report and liaison with the AMPS team to resolve problems and issues.
• Assisting with responses to Hazard Notices and Observations Resulting from Inspections.
• Other duties applicable to the post as directed from time to time by the Asset Manager.

• Experience of inspection procedures within a roads or infrastructure environment
• Familiar with data capture tools and routine maintenance management systems
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Effective team player with good communication skills
• Problem-solving skills and ability to review and interpret data
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and able to manage own workload
• Flexible approach to work and able to respond to change
• Full UK driving licence

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.

• 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.