Lead Consultant

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 27 October 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 19 October 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC10 £55,263.09 - £60,462.77

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 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 

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming how we manage Bridges and Structures assets? Fife Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative Lead Consultant to join our Bridges and Structures team within Structural Services. This is your chance to make a significant impact by integrating cutting-edge digital solutions into our operations. 

The primary objective of this role is to lead the Bridges & Structures unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality asset management functions for our major road and Transportation structures. This includes adhering to national legislation and the prescribed standards and policies of Fife Council, while also driving the effective delivery of top-tier services within the subject area.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide professional and technical leadership in developing and implementing efficient management functions for major road bridges and transportation structures in Fife. 

• Oversee the development of forward design and construction programmes, ensuring budget adherence and effective control

• Serve as the Technical Approval Authority for Highway Structures in accordance with the DMRB, 

• Lead the programme of structural inspections, including the integration of digital improvements. 

• Stay ahead of new legislation, best practices, and technical standards, leading the development of innovative responses and strategies.

At Fife Council, we are committed to shaping the future of our communities through innovative and sustainable solutions. As part of our team, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including discounts on a wide range of products and services. We are also embracing blended home/office working to support a healthy work-life balance. 

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.   

The Person 

You are a visionary leader with a passion for digital transformation and a strong background in civil or structural engineering. You are a Chartered Engineer with extensive experience in Bridges and Structures.

• Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (SCQF level 10) or equivalent.

• Chartered status with a relevant professional body (MICE / MCHIT / MI StructE / MCIWEM).

• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, promoting a positive culture in the workplace.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands effectively.

• Extensive knowledge of civil engineering specifications, contract management, and health and safety legislation. 

• Experience in preparing and managing project plans and programmes, with a focus on digital integration. 

 Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Mattersbehaviour 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 - Council Department information

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• Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: [email protected]

For further information, please contact Michael Anderson - [email protected]

We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.