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Ref no:
3524-438751185
Published:
15/01/2026
Closes:
30/01/2026
Location:
South Lanarkshire Council HQ, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA
Salary:
£40,804 - £46,991
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace.  Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. 

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Thursday 29 January 2026 at 11:55pm.

Location: Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8:45am - 4:45pm and Friday 8:45am - 4:15pm 

Salary: £40,804 - £46,991 annual salary
 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Engineering Officer to be part of our Structures teamPlaying a vitally important role in delivering commitments associated with the Council’s extensive roads structures asset the main duties include assisting in the preparation and delivery of capital and revenue funded projects, participating in the routine bridge inspection regime, ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with appropriate health and safety requirements and handling routine and statutory enquiries including those from Elected Members and the public.

You should have knowledge and experience of technical aspects of this area of work.

Experience in the development and delivery of bridges and other roads structure related projects, both major and minor, would be advantageous, including the procurement and financial monitoring required.

 Whilst working as part of the wider Structures team you should additionally be able to work individually to specific deadlines and direction. A commitment to customer focus, service delivery and responsiveness will be vital as will the ability to commit to our constant efforts to refine, innovate and improve service delivery.

You should be able to demonstrate job specific behaviours as contained within the job profile.

An HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent is a minimum requirement for this post. Ideally you should be an Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer or working towards this level of professional qualification.

You must hold a current driver’s licence as you will be expected to travel throughout the Council area. 

For this post and for others across the Service we have adopted a flexible approach to the working arrangements. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a specialist team tasked with taking forward a number of important capital and revenue funded priorities.

View the Engineering Officer Structures job profile

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

 

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

  • Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
  • To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
  • Up to 33 days annual leave
  • Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
  • Occupational sick pay
  • Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
  • Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
  • Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  All CV submissions will be disregarded.

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