Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 16 June 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 01 June 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: 40,358.57 to 44,225.49 per year pro rata

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Glenrothes Central/Home (Blended Working)

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a

Supporting Statement

which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.

Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resume'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.

More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

The Civil and Structural Engineering Team within Property Services provides technical and design services in connection with civil and structural engineering works relating to the Council's built estate, including diagnosis of building defects, defect repairs, new build projects, upgrades and improvement works and planned maintenance. We get involved in a diverse and exciting array of projects including drainage, roads, structural defect investigation, structural design, mine consolidation, historic monuments, demolition, and structural assessment and repair. We work on projects across the entire Council, including housing, schools, care homes, offices and leisure and recreation.


We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the challenging but highly rewarding role of Design Technician 1 (Civil and Structural Engineering).


You should have experience of civil and structural design and a sound knowledge of building construction. Excellent design skills, sound contract administration and good client liaison skills, as well as proficiency in AutoCAD are essential. Experience in a civil or structural engineering design environment is essential.


You will be a good communicator, a team player and have the ability to take ownership of projects, respond to tight deadlines and work on your own initiative.


A link to the role profile is included below, which provides more detailed information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.


You will earn a competitive salary and have access to a range of benefits, including:


Travel expenses will be paid - we pay 45 pence per mile to staff using their own car. Pool cars are also available. Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail.

The Person

Key essential qualifications, skills and experience relating to the post include:


Educated to SCQF level 7, which includes an HNC or equivalent in a Civil and/or Structural Engineering related subject; Professional/ technical qualification related to Civil and/or Structural Engineering related discipline(s); Substantial post-qualification experience; Ability to monitor performance and review information to make improvements (deliver results); Knowledge of appropriate Standards and Legislation applying in the Construction industry; Communication skills (both written and oral); Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise tasks to tight schedules; Strong interpersonal, networking and group communication skills (Work together and Embrace technology and information); Initiative, personal resilience and experience of delivering change (Focus on Customers); Confidence to take ownership of projects from feasibility through construction; Ability to provide a regular and effective professional service; Valid UK driver's licence.

Further Information

Role Profile -

When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

How We Work Matters -

Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits -

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

Directorate Information -

Council Department information

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Following the Covid epidemic, Fife Council have introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week (in Glenrothes) with site visits and homeworking for the remainder of your working time.

For Further information please contact: Robin Haddow: robin.haddow@fife.gov.uk