Overview

Position Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Company: BEAR Scotland

Location: Banbury, UK

Job Description

Based in our Queensferry depot and reporting into the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will Carry out supervision of a multi-trade team, to deliver cyclic maintenance programme and any associated tasks relating to maintenance team.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of environmental and ecological assessments being undertaken for a variety of planned schemes.
  • Support the SE Environmental Team and provide leadership and direction to more junior staff.
  • Promote environmental best practice at all stages of engineering and construction projects.
  • Engage and collaborate with environmental stakeholders and regulators.
  • Liaise with contractors and specialist consultants to ensure timely completion of environmental deliverables.
  • Write reports which communicate complex environmental issues in a clear and concise manner.
  • Input / review of applications for protected species derogation licences, Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR) licences, marine licences, etc.
  • Have a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of Habitats Regulations Appraisals (HRA).
  • Plan and undertake ecological surveys and site visits across the SE trunk road network.

Requirements:

  • A strong understanding of the environmental impacts associated with infrastructure developments and experience in statutory / non-statutory environmental impact assessment.
  • Experience in reviewing and approving technical environmental documents and reports.
  • A good knowledge of Scotland’s ecology and practical experience in undertaking ecological field work.
  • Good communication skills (both written and verbal), strong team-working capabilities, and the ability to work independently and take responsibility for delegated schemes.
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage a challenging workload which is subject to change at short notice.
  • Full Member of a relevant professional body.

About BEAR Scotland

BEAR Scotland is an integrated service provider in the Scottish road maintenance sector. We pride ourselves on providing a first rate service to our clients based on the whole-hearted commitment of our employees, our flexible approach, our breadth of experience and our operational capability. With offices and highly skilled people located throughout the country, we are best placed to adapt our business to anticipate and exceed the needs of our clients and build lasting partnerships.