Technical Clerk - Road Services

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £14.85 - £15.91

Temporary until 3rd April 2026.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, working times to be confirmed with successful candidate.
To start asap.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Clerk to join a flexible team of professionals in delivering a high quality service within East Lothian Council Roads Services team. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has knowledge and experience in the preparation of reports and documentation and providing support to projects relating to Engineering and/or Roads and Transportation.

East Lothian Council are currently progressing the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009.

Your main duties will involve providing support to the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme (MFPS) project team and Senior Flooding Engineer and our Team Manager in the delivery of flood protection schemes within East Lothian, specifically working towards the successful implementation of the MFPS. Primary duties will include supporting the project team in the preparation and review of technical reports, liaising with internal colleagues and members of the public and providing administrative support on the MFPS and within the Road Services Team. The role will also require on-site response to emergency flood situations.

You will be required to understand Computer Aided Design (CAD) and/or Geographical Information System (GIS) to interpret drawings/works packages.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team of Technical staff and will engage with a wide and diverse audience (technical and non-technical) as well as members of the public. You will need to be confident with good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to analyse information and clearly communicate with customers, contractors and other stakeholders. You will also need to be IT proficient as digital technology is used daily as part of the role.

You will be working within an office environment and will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within beautiful East Lothian. You will need to have an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service. 

Opportunities for development and advancement will be made available to those that want to develop skills and knowledge within the organisation. If this sounds like you and you want join a team with excellent terms and conditions and opportunities to develop skills then please apply.

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes an initial 25 days annual leave and 8 public holidays, and a wide range of other benefits included the NHS car leasing scheme. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnPro to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

Job Details

To undertake a range of clerical and technical support activities for Road Services in its function as the Roads Authority for East Lothian.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to ‘Higher’ level, NC or SVQ level 2 in English and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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