Graduate Engineer

Glenrothes, SCT, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 9 June 2025



Closing Date: Sunday 1 June 2025



Salary: FC7 32,437.03 to 40,358.57



Contract Type: Temporary for 2 years



Working Pattern: 36 hours per week



Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes



Supporting Statement



As part of your application, you must provide us with a

Supporting Statement

which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.

Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resume'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.

More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement


Job Details



Fife Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative Graduate Engineer to join our Structural Services team, with a main focus on Flooding, Shorelines and Harbours. This is your chance to make a significant impact by integrating cutting-edge solutions into our operations.


To assist the Lead Consultants and Service Manager in the design and construction management of Structure, Coastal and Flooding related projects. Also to assist in Feasibility Studies, Asset Management and Engineering Contracts related activities.


The Person



Fife Council is committed to creating employment and training opportunities for the young people of Fife. This post is part of that commitment. This post is funded through the Workforce Youth Investment programme and therefore is restricted to applicants who live in Fife and are aged between 16 and 24 on or by the specified start date



Educated to SCQF level 10, which includes an Honours Degree or equivalent preferably in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Hydrology or similar.


Participating in inspections and applying in-depth theoretical technical knowledge and experience of civil engineering and hydrology in identification of problems with existing roads, Watercourses and Structures.


Assisting in the development of Roads, Flooding, Shoreline and/or Structures related design solutions, from initial assessment and option appraisal, through detailed design and contract supervision.


Assisting in the preparation of contract documentation related to design solutions including but not limited to preparation of sketches and drawings, scopes, specifications, tender documentations and bills of quantity.


Assisting in preparing cost estimates in relation to maintenance and design solutions, and continuously monitor expenditure and cost projections in the implementation of projects. Reporting financial information to Lead Consultant on a regular basis.


Assisting in Risk Assessment in relation to design solutions and routine activities, such as inspections, and contribute to development of pre-construction Health and Safety Information and completion of Health and Safety files, in order to ensure compliance with all appropriate Health and Safety legislation, in particular the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.


The above is not an exhaustive list of the role.


IT skills including experience with Autocad, GIS and other related software packages are preferable


Further Information



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Employee Benefits -

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Directorate Information -

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3125056
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Glenrothes, SCT, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned