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Ref no:
HGH21081
Published:
18/05/2026
Closes:
01/06/2026
Location:
Dingwall Council Offices, 84 High Street, Dingwall, IV15 9HU
Salary:
£57,948 - £63,390 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Principal Engineer 2
Location: Dingwall Council Offices
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent 
Salary: £57,948 - £63,390 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: ​Garry Smith Email: Garry.Smith@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: Manage the Flood Team in the implementation of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) 2009 Act, and advise on all flooding related matters, including development management. Prepare and advise on the preparation of Flood Protection Schemes through internal and external design teams.  

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions, Tel: 01349 868642 (24 hour voicemail) or email: Recruitment.Enquiries@highland.gov.uk quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Chartered Member of ICE or CIWEM or equivalent. 

You will hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Highland to meet the operational requirements of the Service. 

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