Asset Manager

Asset Manager – M80 DBFO

Location: Stepps / Chryston

Category: Engineering / Assets / Management

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 40 hours

Working Style: Hybrid (Following 3 months employment)

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 M80 Stepps to Haggs DBFO links Glasgow and the south to Stirling and the North and is one of the busiest Motorway sections in central Scotland. BEAR Scotland has been responsible for the operation and maintenance of the M80 Stepps to Haggs DBFO since construction of the project began in March 2009.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Asset Manager, a key leadership role within the management of the M80 DBFO Contract between Stepps and Haggs.

Responsible for major maintenance planning and delivery, asset management oversight, and technical leadership across multiple disciplines, you will play a pivotal role in driving a significant programme of design and construction works. You will help ensure the safe, efficient, and value-driven delivery of maintenance activities while building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.

About You

This role would suit a self-driven recently Chartered Engineer keen to develop their skills and experience, with the opportunity to progress further.

Experience of Asset Management and project delivery within highways, civil engineering, or a related sector is desirable.

In Return, We Offer:

• A key leadership role within a high-profile infrastructure contract.
• The opportunity to shape and deliver a significant programme of major maintenance works.
• Support for ongoing professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative and experienced team environment with exposure to wider business initiatives and contracts.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of the M80 DBFO Major Maintenance Programme.
• Act as a primary interface with the client, ensuring effective communication and collaborative working.
• Provide oversight of all M80 DBFO Asset Management activities.
• Manage and develop the Major Maintenance design resource.
• Support strategic decision-making to optimise asset performance and whole-life value.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Member of an appropriate professional institution. Consideration may be given to candidates who are close to achieving Chartership.
• People management and leadership skills.
• Experience managing programmes, assets, or infrastructure projects.
• Client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.

No agencies please. We are managing this vacancy in-house and will not accept CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without a prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Why BEAR?

At the heart of our organisation are our people. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

We actively invest in our employees through internal and external training opportunities, professional development programmes, and support towards further qualifications and career progression.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution.
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• A range of additional employee benefits.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, inclusion, and diversity across our business.

Join us and play a leading role in maintaining and enhancing one of Scotland's most important motorway infrastructure contracts.