COMM ENT 4016 G2 - Assistant Engineering Officer (600562)

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 Tuesday 17 March 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: £32,337 - £37,465 annual salary
 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual to join our development management team, responsible for co-ordinating and responding to development management matters for the Service. You should have knowledge and experience of legislative and technical aspects in this area of work (e.g. Roads Construction Consent), including the assessment of soils, drainage, and the materials used in the process. The role will involve the supervision and monitoring of construction works on a number of new development sites and you should be familiar with health and safety matters on site including a knowledge of traffic management systems. You should have good customer care skills and be confident in dealing with site related issues.

The role will involve working on your own and you should have experience in record keeping. You will be able to work as part of a team and be able to assist colleagues to assess planning applications when required. You should be able to work under pressure to specific deadlines and directions, whilst working as part of a wider specialist team.

It is desirable that the successful applicant should have an NC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) or significant other experience in lieu of this. You must hold a current driver’s licence as you will be expected to travel throughout the Council area.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a specialist team tasked with driving forward the Council’s economic development priorities whilst ensuring we have the necessary supporting roads and transportation infrastructure to achieve this.  

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Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents

1. Are you entitled to work in the UK?
2. Can you use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook software packages?
3. Do you have educational qualifications in relevant technical/construction subjects?
4. Can you demonstrate an appreciation and or working knowledge of different structural forms of roads related structure?
5. This position requires you to work in various locations throughout South Lanarkshire. Do you hold a current and valid driving licence?

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

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.