Engineering Technical Officer (Development Management) - REQ06084

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC11 £47,484 - £52,252

An opportunity has arisen to join our Roads (Roadworks & Strategy) team.

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Engineering Technical Officer to join this dynamic service area, supporting the delivery of the Roads function with a specific focus on the construction stage of new development roads.

You will play a vital role in ensuring that development roads are constructed safely, efficiently and in full compliance with statutory requirements, approved designs and technical standards. Your work will directly contribute to protecting the integrity, safety and long‑term performance of the public road network and associated infrastructure.

In this varied and hands‑on role, you will work closely with developers, utility companies, internal services and external agencies to resolve technical matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking desk‑based technical assessments and conducting site inspections;
• Monitoring construction activities to ensure civil engineering works comply with relevant legislation, standards and approvals;
• Providing professional advice and constructive solutions to support successful project delivery;

You will hold an HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and bring strong knowledge and practical experience of road maintenance and civil engineering works. Experience of working collaboratively with contractors and a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, will be a key advantage.

To succeed in this role, you will be:

• Innovative, solutions‑focused and confident in influencing outcomes
• Adaptable, with the ability to assess and respond to changing priorities
• Open to new technologies that enhance service delivery

You will take pride in delivering high‑quality services to our citizens and communities, promoting the Council’s vision, values and reputation at every opportunity.

You will be business and customer focused, with a proven ability to identify opportunities and deliver positive outcomes. Self‑motivated and collaborative, you will be comfortable managing multiple and competing demands while working to tight deadlines. A sound understanding of road policy and relevant legislation is essential.

With strong organisational and IT skills, you will confidently use Microsoft Office applications and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. You will be able to analyse technical information and explain it clearly to customers, contractors and stakeholders.

You must hold a current UK driving licence to apply for this role.

Work pattern:

35 hours per week - 35 hours - Monday - Thursday: 08:45 - 16:45 (including a 55 minute unpaid break); Friday: 08:45 - 16:15 (including a 50 minute unpaid break)

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

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 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL.

We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***