COMM ENT 4408 Engineering Officer (Roads Asset Management / Streetworks)

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ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Monday, 11 May 2026 at 11.55pm

Location: Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA
Hours: 35 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 an Engineering Officer. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our Roads Asset Management / Streetworks team.

The successful candidate will have experience in the asset management functions of a roads and transportation service, with a solid understanding of the legislation, standards and best practice that underpin effective infrastructure management. You will bring knowledge of road maintenance processes, procedures and techniques, along with strong competency in road‑related IT systems, which is essential for this role.

Our Asset Management team plays a key role in strategically managing our road assets in line with national guidance and requirements. This includes providing strategic direction to local network teams and producing key documents such as the annual Road Asset Management Plan.

Key duties include:

• Support the delivery of an effective road asset management and Streetworks team whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant road legislation and associated Codes of Practice relating to asset management/ Streetworks activities.
• Providing information and support for local and national programmes, projects and management reporting, including contributions to the annual Scottish Road Maintenance Condition Survey
• Managing road‑related IT systems and supporting the implementation of new software, including future developments involving AI technology
• Preparing the annual Road Asset Management Plan (RAMP)
• Coordinating strategic cross‑service asset projects to improve understanding of road assets and inform maintenance strategies
• Contributing to national benchmarking and reporting activities via APSE and SCOTS in relation to road and asset maintenance practices

You should be able to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and contribute positively as part of a wider team. A strong commitment to customer focus, industry networking and continuous improvement is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team responsible for strategic road asset management helping to shape future maintenance strategies and ensuring our local road network becomes more resilient for the needs of tomorrow.

A current driving licence is required, as travel throughout the Council area will be necessary. 

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

Please describe your knowledge and experience relevant to the key responsibilities of this role. In your response, include:

• Your understanding of the Streetworks and Asset Management functions undertaken by a Roads Authority, with examples from your own experience. (Efficient)
• Your project management experience, including examples where you have taken a leading role in delivering a key task or project, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. (Leading)
• Any areas of innovation or technology that you believe the Council should adopt to improve how road authorities deliver services and enhance the resilience of the road network, supported by examples from your experience (Performing)
• Your reasons for applying for this post and the personal qualities and experience you would bring to the role (Flexible)

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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.