Graduate (Roads Maintenance Client Team)

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We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next Graduate within our Roads Maintenance Client team?

In this role you will support the coordination and communication of planned road and utility works by engaging regularly with Elected Members, bus operators, contractors and community councils. You will help manage the flow of information by creating monthly newsletter updates for Roads Services, responding to public enquiries and assisting with the organisation of the Winter Warden Scheme. You will also play a key part in coordinating road works for both utility companies and internal council teams, attending site meetings and representing the Council in discussions relating to road activity.

In addition, you will take responsibility for monitoring and running the Roads X social media page to keep stakeholders updated, and assist with analysing the Council’s road work performance. Your work will support effective communication, smooth delivery of works and the overall performance of Falkirk Council’s road network.

What we are looking for…

The ideal person for this role will be proactive, adaptable, and committed to making a positive impact in their work. You will have a HND or above in Communications or Civil Engineering.

We look for core skills for all our graduate posts which are:

• Good written and oral communication
• Interpersonal
• Organisational
• Project management
• Report writing
• Team working
• Presentation skills
• Computer skills including use of MS Office
• Ability to use your initiative and organise your own workload

Sounds like you? Great. 

View our job profile below for more information on what could be your next job.

Why work with us?

At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

• Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
• Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
• Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
• Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

This post is temporary until August 2028 to cover a temporary project.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today.

Requirements

What we can offer you.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you’ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits.

Contact Us

For more information regarding this role, contact David Garvin at david.garvin@falkirk.gov.uk

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