Roads Officer - 2 Positions Available - EAL11515

Vacancy Information Hourly rate of pay: £18.70 - £20.91 Temporary for 24 months. Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, working times to be agreed with successful candidate. Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible. To start asap. We have an exciting opportunity for a Roads Officer/Roads Inspector to join a flexible team of professionals in delivering a high quality service within East Lothian Council Roads Services team. The post holder will inspect, control, and monitor operations within or affecting the public road network. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has knowledge and experience in the construction industry around the inspection and maintenance of new roads and associated infrastructure. We are looking for a roads officer/inspector/ clerk of works specifically focused on road projects. They will be responsible for overseeing and inspecting the construction and maintenance of new roads, drainage etc ensuring they meet specified standards and regulations. This role involves regular site visits, monitoring progress, checking materials and workmanship, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The post holder will also liaise with contractors, utility companies and other stakeholders to coordinate works and address potential issues. Good record keeping is key. You will also be responsible for investigating and resolving complaints or issues related to the road infrastructure. Good knowledge and understanding of Health and safety is essential. In some cases, the post holder will be involved in the preparation and issuing permits ie Skip Permits, Road Occupation Permits, Footway Crossover Permits, Road Opening Permits and coordination of works pertaining to the construction of road infrastructure within new developments and approval of contractor’s temporary traffic management plans. Job Details To support the delivery and development of the full range of duties within Road services, maximising efficiency of service delivery within specific standards and approved budgets and in compliance with the Council’s obligations as the local Roads Authority and its policies and plans with a commitment to achieve best value. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. The East Lothian Way The ‘ East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them. Job Requirements Relevant Qualifications Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 2 in Civil Engineering or related discipline and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience. Driving Licence As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.* (*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.) Additional Information For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us . If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.

Location: Penston, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025