Highway Maintenance Supervisor

Highway Maintenance Supervisor – Perth

Prime Workforce: Your Exclusive Partner for Engineering Excellence with BEAR Scotland

Prime Workforce, a premier recruitment agency specialising in the construction, engineering, and manufacturing sectors across Scotland and the UK, is proud to partner exclusively with BEAR Scotland. As BEAR Scotland’s trusted external recruitment partner, we are excited to present an outstanding career opportunity for engineers seeking to advance their careers with a recognised industry leader.

At Prime Workforce, we believe in empowering talent to thrive. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical recruitment practices, we are dedicated to matching top professionals with organisations where they can grow and excel.

About BEAR Scotland

BEAR Scotland is a trusted alliance between three renowned companies – Vinci, Jacobs, and Breedon. Together, they manage two of Scotland’s four Trunk Road Maintenance Contracts (South-East & North-West) for Transport Scotland. In addition, BEAR Scotland leads two major DBFO contracts: M80 Stepps – Haggs and A92 Dundee – Arbroath.

With an unwavering focus on delivering exceptional service, BEAR Scotland is recognised as a sector leader in Scotland. Their commitment to innovation, flexibility, and operational excellence continues to drive improvements across the country’s vital transport infrastructure.

The Opportunity

Prime Workforce, on behalf of BEAR Scotland, is looking for an experienced and driven Highway Maintenance Supervisor to join their team. Based in either the North-East or South-East regions, this role offers the chance to oversee critical road maintenance activities, ensuring the safety and quality of Scotland's highways and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

As a Highway Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
• Supervising Road Maintenance Activities: Overseeing daily road maintenance tasks, ensuring they are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with technical specifications and regulatory standards.
• Managing a Team: Leading and motivating a team of maintenance technicians and operatives, ensuring they are trained, equipped, and perform to the highest standards.
• Ensuring Health and Safety Compliance: Promoting and ensuring that all activities adhere to relevant health and safety regulations and protocols.
• Inspecting and Assessing Road Conditions: Conducting regular inspections of roads, bridges, and other highway structures to identify areas that require maintenance, repair, or upgrading.
• Coordinating with Stakeholders: Collaborating with project managers, clients, and other internal and external teams to ensure smooth communication and coordination.
• Managing Resources: Ensuring that all necessary materials, tools, and equipment are available, maintained, and ready for use.
• Reporting on Performance: Documenting and reporting on maintenance activities and project progress, ensuring transparency and efficient project delivery.
• Promoting Best Practices: Contributing to continuous improvement efforts in road maintenance processes, ensuring that best practices in quality, safety, and efficiency are followed.

Your Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate for this role will possess:
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Road Maintenance or a similar qualification. Alternatively, relevant experience in road maintenance may be considered.
• Experience: A proven track record in road maintenance, including experience in supervising teams and overseeing the maintenance of highways, structures, and infrastructure.
• Technical Expertise: A strong understanding of road maintenance techniques, materials, and equipment used in highway works.
• Health and Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with health and safety regulations in the road maintenance sector.
• Leadership and Communication Skills: Proven leadership abilities, with experience in managing teams and effectively communicating with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence is required, as the role involves travel between different sites.

Why Join BEAR Scotland?

BEAR Scotland offers the chance to work on some of Scotland’s most scenic and challenging road networks, managing over 1962km of trunk roads and 2000+ structures. Joining BEAR means becoming part of a company that values its people as its greatest asset. You will benefit from:
• A competitive, tailored salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Up to 34 days’ annual leave (plus additional leave purchase options)
• BEAR Rewards: Discounts and cashback on shopping
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities
• A Cycle to Work Scheme
• Development and progression opportunities with a structured career path
• 2 paid days per year to support the charity of your choice

About Prime Workforce

Prime Workforce is proud to be BEAR Scotland’s exclusive recruitment partner. As a division of Prime Trading Group, we are a trusted name in the recruitment industry, dedicated to connecting talented professionals with leading organisations.

Our approach is rooted in integrity, fairness, and a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. We are passionate about helping our candidates and clients thrive, delivering bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to the needs of the industries we serve.

At Prime Workforce, we value the diversity of our people and the varied experiences, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives they bring. We work hard to foster a culture where those differences can thrive and where every one of us can fulfil our potential.

As a fair and ethical employer, in accordance with guidelines taken from the 2010 Equality Act, Prime Workforce Solutions Ltd is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all: irrespective of colour, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital/civil partnership status, sexuality, disability or age