COMM ENT 4407 Engineering Officer (Network)

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 Monday, 11 May 2026 at 11.55pm.

Location: Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA & Council Offices, South Vennel, Lanark ML11 7 SL
Hours: 35 hours per week
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 
Salary: £42,228 - £48,633

Temporary Post for 2 years.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within South Lanarkshire’s Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services for two Network Engineering Officers.

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our Network Teams which cover our East Kilbride and Hamilton/Clydesdale areas

You will bring experience of the network function within a roads and transportation environment, including a solid understanding of statutory obligations, responsibilities and relevant legislation. Knowledge of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 is essential.

You should also have experience in road maintenance processes, procedures and techniques, alongside a strong understanding of asset and financial management. Familiarity with civil engineering procedures and contract administration is required.

Our Network Teams play a vital role in keeping our towns, villages and communities moving. Key duties include:

• Contributing to the preparation of capital and revenue improvement programmes
• Preparing Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders
• Ensuring works comply with all relevant health and safety requirements

• Managing routine and statutory enquiries, including those from Elected Members and the public

You must be able to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and operate as part of a wider team. A commitment to customer focus, service delivery and continuous improvement is essential.

A full, current driving licence is required, as travel throughout the Council area is expected.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team dedicated to maintaining and improving our local road network as we work towards a more resilient future.

Please answer the following questions on a separate document and upload with your application:

Could you describe your knowledge and experience relevant to the key responsibilities of this role, including:

• Your understanding of the network functions carried out by a Roads Authority, with examples from your own work, and your experience preparing a road‑resurfacing programme within a limited budget. (Efficient)
• Your project‑management experience, highlighting situations where you have taken a leading role in delivering a key task or project, the challenges you faced, and how you addressed them. (Leading)
• Any areas of innovation or technology you believe the Council should adopt to improve the resilience and delivery of road‑authority services, supported by examples from your experience. (Performing)

• Why you are applying for this post and the personal qualities and experience you would bring to the role. (Flexible)

View the Engineering Officer (Network) job profile

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.