Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 19 October 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 4 October 2026

Contract Type: Permanent 

Salary: FC7 £34,914.86 to £43,437.09

Working Pattern: 36 Hours Per Week

Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes

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 resumé’. 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 

Fife Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative Graduate Engineer to join our Structural Services team, with a main focus on Flooding, Shorelines and Harbours. This is your chance to make a significant impact by integrating cutting-edge solutions into our operations.  

To assist the Lead Consultants and Service Manager in the design and construction management of Structure, Coastal and Flooding related projects. Also to assist in Feasibility Studies, Asset Management and Engineering Contracts related activities.

The Person

Educated to SCQF level 10, which includes an Honours Degree or equivalent preferably in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Hydrology or similar. 

Participating in inspections and applying in-depth theoretical technical knowledge and experience of civil engineering and hydrology in identification of problems with existing roads, Watercourses and Structures. 

Assisting in the development of Roads, Flooding, Shoreline and/or Structures related design solutions, from initial assessment and option appraisal, through detailed design and contract supervision. 

Assisting in the preparation of contract documentation related to design solutions including but not limited to preparation of sketches and drawings, scopes, specifications, tender documentations and bills of quantity. 

Assisting in preparing cost estimates in relation to maintenance and design solutions, and continuously monitor expenditure and cost projections in the implementation of projects. Reporting financial information to Lead Consultant on a regular basis. 

Assisting in Risk Assessment in relation to design solutions and routine activities, such as inspections, and contribute to development of pre-construction Health and Safety Information and completion of Health and Safety files, in order to ensure compliance with all appropriate Health and Safety legislation, in particular the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. 

The above is not an exhaustive list of the role. 

IT skills including experience with Autocad, GIS and other related software packages are preferable

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 

• Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial. 

• Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk 

• AI - We recognise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by many people when they are applying for jobs and preparing for interview. Candidate guidance on the use of AI in the recruitment process is available here 

For further information please contact: Michael Anderson - Michael.Anderson@fife.gov.uk