Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 17 November 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 09 November 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC4 25,885.80 - 28,175.91

Working Pattern:36 hours per week, (Monday to Friday - part-time or flexible arrangements may be considered)

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.

Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resume'. Your Supporting Statement should be submitted in addition to a CV.

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

Job Details

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Trainee Estates Technician ideally with GIS, AutoCAD, or similar drawing experience to join our Property Services' Estates team.


The team are responsible for the council's non-housing property portfolio of over 1400 assets. Comprising of, approximately 1 million sq. ft., with an annual rental income of approximately 5m. They also complete a number of acquisitions and disposal transactions each year, all in support of council priorities and individual service requirements.


The Trainee Estates Technician will work alongside more experienced Technicians and as a key member of the Estates team, will carry out a range of activities to support the operation of the estates function, including property inspection, measurement, plan production, resolution of boundary issues and associated administration.


The role requires a mix of administrative and practical skills, such as production of AutoCAD plans, database management, organisational abilities, and problem-solving, to ensure council buildings and land are well managed and performing effectively.


You will possess a positive and flexible attitude and be able to work in a reactive environment responding to tasks timeously. Due to the need to visit premises and sites a driving licence is essential.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have a relevant HNC/HND qualification (Architectural Technology or similar), previous property or estates work experience would be advantageous but not essential. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:


GIS systems. Preparing CAD plans (2D). Managing data. You will require to liaise with a range of council staff, including solicitors, planners, and the general public by phone, email and letter.


Reporting to the Lead Professional Estates, you will join an existing team of Surveyors and Technicians, whilst working alongside the wider Assets and Property teams.

Skills and Qualities:

Organisational Skills: Essential for managing tasks and maintaining property records.


Detail-Oriented: Necessary for accurate data management, administration and plan production.


Problem-Solving Skills: To identify and address issues related to council properties.


Teamwork and Communication: Working effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.


Specific Skills (essential): Driving licence, IT skills, particularly Microsoft apps and AutoCAD

Personal Attributes:

Self-starter with enthusiastic and flexible approach to working.


Courteous.


Initiative-taking skills.


Clear and logical thinker.

Key responsibilities include:

GIS and CAD Work:


Assisting in the preparation of plans, maps, and data using GIS and AutoCAD software.


Data Management:


Recording, reviewing, and maintaining data in GIS systems, which could involve historical records or property information.


Site Work:


Inspecting, measuring, and surveying sites and buildings, often involving the use of technology to record and interpret data.


Estate and Property Support:


Assisting with tasks related to land ownership, servitudes & wayleaves, leases, and acquisitions/disposals.


Stakeholder Interaction:


Dealing with queries from the public and council colleagues and engaging with utility companies on issues e.g. wayleaves.


Property and Lease Management:


Supporting the property management of the council's estate where the council has heritable title or a leasehold interest.


Record Keeping:


Diarising estate management activities and ensuring accurate records are maintained.

Further Information

Role Profile

- when preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria - Role Profile Note the role profile covers grades FC3 - FC5, as the appointment will be to FC4, applicants must have a minimum HNC qualification

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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Alternative Formats

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Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For Further Information Please Contact:

Michael.OGorman@fife.gov.uk