Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 25 August 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 3 August 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC5 28,175.91 to 30,691.29

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location: Bankhead, 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

An opportunity has arisen for a Technical Inspector position within Roads and Transportation Services, Roads Network Management team. The successful candidate will assist the Lead Consultant in the performance of their duties and provide support services to professional staff.


You will be the first point of contact for the public, utility companies, their contractors and council staff.


You will be required to carry out inspections, co-ordination duties and give approvals for activities on the road network relating to the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.


Roads and Transportation operate on a blended working basis, mobile and lone working will be required. The successful candidate will be required to travel throughout Fife as part of their duties.


You will be based at Bankhead Central, Bankhead Park, Glenrothes. Working 36 hours per week on a permanent, full time basis with a salary of 28,175.91 - 30,691.29.

The Person

You will be educated to SCQF level 5, which includes National 5 or SVQ level 2 or Standard Grades at credit level or equivalent, have a full UK driving licence and have the ability to travel around Fife at short notice.


You will have an understanding of Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 with relevant roads experience.


You will have good IT skills, communication skills and experience in dealing with the public and contractors.

Further Information

Role Profile -

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How We Work Matters -

Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits -

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

Directorate Information -

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For further information please contact: Maggie Baird - maggie.baird@fife.gov.uk