Severe Weather Manager
Location: South Queensferry
Category: Operations / Network Hub
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday / Saturday & Sunday if business need / Summer months include a standby rota
Working Style: Hybrid (Office / On-Site and Remote)
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 South East Trunk Road Unit spans 506km through some of the busiest sections of the country, from central Scotland to through the Scottish Borders. Trunk roads in the South East range from the major multi-lane motorways across the central belt to roads through villages in the borders.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Severe Weather Manager to join our existing team on a full-time basis. The Severe Weather Manager (SWM) will be supported by Winter Service Duty Officers (WSDO) working on a rotational basis.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The SWM & WSDO’s are responsible, on behalf of the operating company, for winter maintenance activities including;
- Collection and Management of Weather Data
- Maintaining salt stock levels and their storage facilities
- Achieving response times for precautionary treatment, patrols and snow clearance
- Plant & Communications
- The Road Weather Information System (RWIS), weather forecasting service and weather radar system
- Training of Staff & Operatives
- Preparation and updating of rotas for duty staff, maintaining electronic records and manual records
- Providing an annual winter service report
- Liaising with Third Parties
- Communicating with Transport Scotland during severe weather events
- Participation in conference calls with Transport Scotland as required
- Implementing Additional Resources when required
- Ensuring completion of Daily Action Plans and Uploading to Vaisala Manager
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, ideally within a control room setting (desirable)
- Strong ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks effectively, and manage multiple demands at once.
- IHE Winter Decision Maker qualification – desirable, but training can be provided within the first year.
- Strong IT proficiency
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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
- Competitive salary
- 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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting fairness, inclusion, and diversity across all areas of our business.
