Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 15 June 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 10 June 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 recruiting two Technician Engineers to join the Network Management Team within Roads & Transportation Services. Reporting to the Lead Consultant, Traffic Management (South Fife), you will play a key role in delivering traffic management and road safety interventions that support safe, accessible, and well‑managed communities across the region. 

In these roles, you will contribute to the effective delivery of high‑quality public services by ensuring all work complies with national standards, legislation, and Fife Council policies. 

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Traffic Regulation Orders in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act

Investigate and analyse local traffic and road safety concerns, developing evidence‑based solutions 

Prepare traffic engineering designs for a range of projects, including pedestrian crossings, road signs and markings, and minor civil engineering works

Implement prioritised, low‑cost traffic management and road safety improvements 

Provide a customer‑focused service, engaging effectively with residents, elected members, and partner services 

The Person

You will be educated to SCQF Level 7 (HNC, SVQ Level 4 or equivalent), ideally in Civil Engineering, and will bring extensive post‑qualification experience. 

The posts are based at Bankhead Central, Glenrothes, with the Council’s blended workstyle in operation.

We are looking for individuals who:

Work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Can manage competing priorities and deliver multiple projects simultaneously

Have strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills

Can prepare cost estimates, manage small‑scale project budgets, and present reports to Area Committees 

Are proficient in technical software, including AutoCAD

Have a sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Road Traffic Regulation Act, Roads (Scotland) Act, and the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions

Possess a solid grounding in civil engineering principles relating to road infrastructure

Ability to travel throughout Fife at short notice

Why Join Us

With a blended workstyle and a supportive team environment, these roles offer an excellent opportunity to develop your career while contributing to meaningful improvements across Fife. You will work on projects that make a visible difference to local communities, gain experience across a wide range of traffic management and road safety activities, and be part of a service committed to delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused outcomes. 

Further Information 

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For Further Information Please Contact: Keith.Johnston@fife.gov.uk