Contract Type:
Permanent and Fixed Term Contract Roles
Working Pattern:
Dayshift / Nightshift / Weekend Work and Overtime are available on occasion / 10-12 hour days & 10-12 day fortnights are anticipated.
Working Style:
Hybrid (office and remote)
BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of Highway Maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 1422km of Scotland’s trunk road network, tackling just about every imaginable task and working round the clock to keep Scotland moving.
BEAR Scotland inspect, manage and maintain over 1422km of Scotland’s trunk road network including 1422 trunk road structures in the North West of Scotland for our client, Transport Scotland. We work in some of the most scenic but challenging parts of the country on a variety of structures including historical masonry arch bridges, culverts and walls as well as numerous iconic major structures such as Kessock, Skye, Connel and Dornoch Bridges.
Join our North‑West Team as a Bridge Site Supervisor based in Inverness. We are looking for self‑driven team players who are eager to support a broad and varied programme of work. To succeed, you’ll bring strong communication skills, adaptability, and a valid driving licence.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and monitor civil engineering works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
- Conduct site inspections and quality assurance checks, including reinforcement, formwork, concrete pours, materials testing, and permanent works verification.
- Review and record as-built information and maintain accurate project documentation, site diaries, progress photographs, and quantity records.
- Ensure materials, workmanship, and testing activities meet project specifications and BEAR quality requirements.
- Monitor temporary works to ensure construction and use are in accordance with approved designs, drawings, and procedures.
- Carry out daily inspections of temporary works and traffic management arrangements, highlighting and escalating any safety concerns.
- Monitor contractor compliance with approved method statements and risk assessments, stopping works where unsafe practices or non-compliance are identified.
- Undertake regular health, safety, environmental, and quality audits, raising observations and reporting non-conformances as required.
- Issue and manage permits to work for specific activities, including hot works, excavation works, and restricted access operations.
- Support site inductions and promote a culture of safe working and continuous improvement.
- Assist environmental and specialist inspectors to ensure compliance with environmental management plans, mitigation measures, and design requirements.
- Maintain waste management, environmental, and project records in line with company procedures.
- Liaise closely with Project Managers, contractors, and project stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, risks, issues, and delays.
- Support the successful, safe, and compliant delivery of projects through effective site supervision, communication, and coordination.
Qualifications and Experience
- Valid SSSTS or SMSTS qualification. (Desirable)
- Valid Working at Height certification. (Desirable)
- Experience in a Site Supervisor, Team Leader, or equivalent role.
- Trunk Roads and Bridges experience within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Temporary Works experience. (Desirable)
- Strong understanding of health & safety, quality, and environmental * Full UK driving licence.
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.
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Site Supervisor - Bridges in Inverness employer: BEAR Scotland
BEAR Scotland is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a commitment to fairness and inclusion, we provide extensive training opportunities and a competitive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and a pension scheme. Working in the stunning landscapes of Inverness, our Highways Electricians play a vital role in maintaining Scotland's critical infrastructure while enjoying a varied and rewarding career.
