Lead Consultant Network Condition

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £47,604.34 to £57,196.54

Working Pattern:  36 hours per week

Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes with blended home working

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 resumé’. 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 offering the opportunity to shape the future of Fife’s road network. We are seeking a motivated, strategic and experienced Lead Consultant, Network Condition to lead the development, coordination and delivery of Fife’s road asset condition and maintenance programmes.

This is a key leadership role at the heart of how we invest in, manage and improve Fife’s roads. As Lead Consultant, you’ll drive forward a data-led approach to network condition and programme management, ensuring our roads are safe, resilient and fit for the future, while making the best use of limited budgets.

You’ll lead the Network Condition team, influence priorities, and work with senior stakeholders to deliver practical, innovative solutions that make a real difference to communities across Fife.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will provide professional leadership, technical guidance and programme oversight, ensuring the effective management of the road network and delivery of high-quality, best value, customer-focused services.

Key Responsibilities

In this varied and impactful role, you will:

• Leading the network condition and maintenance programme across Fife.

• Turning condition data into clear, deliverable investment plans.

• Overseeing inspections, surveys and network performance reporting.

• Managing resources and coordinating delivery across teams.

• Providing clear, confident advice to senior leaders and elected members.

• Driving continuous improvement and best value service delivery.

• Responding to real-world issues, from customer concerns to network risks.

The Person

You are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for digital transformation and a strong Roads and Transportation background, able to combine technical expertise, leadership and real-world experience to drive meaningful change.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead strategic road asset management and maintenance across Fife

• Flexible/hybrid working

• Professional development and career progression

• A collaborative, forward-thinking service environment

Further Information

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