Lead Consultant

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 11 January 2027

Closing Date: Sunday 6 December 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC9 £45,990.00 to £55,263.09 pro-rata

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 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  

We are seeking a Lead Consultant (Roads Lighting Projects) within our Roads & Transportation Services to provide leadership of a technical team in the delivery of street lighting projects. In this key role, you will help us deliver quality projects while driving innovation and best value.  
You will support the Service Manager, deputise when required, and coordinate‑

Key Responsibilities  

In this varied and impactful role, you will:  

• Provide professional supervision and technical guidance to team members.  

• Work closely with the Service Manager to ensure consistently high service standards and delivery.  

• Deputise for the Service Manager when required.   

• Support preparation of budgets, spending profiles and service plans.  

• Coordinate‑resources and programmed service delivery.  

• Prepare and deliver committee reports, papers, presentations and recommendations aligned with service priorities.  

• • Stay ahead of innovation, best practices, and technical standards. 

• • Provide Council wide technical advice on street lighting 

The Person  

You are a street lighting professional who will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability and practical experience within the Street Lighting sector.  

• Degree standard education (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.   

• Significant experience in the street lighting industry.   

• Experience in budget management.  

• Strong communication and presentation skills.   

• Extensive knowledge of key legislative components.  

• Leadership, teambuilding and relationship‑ management‑ skills.   

• Strong IT skills and willingness to embrace technology.  

• Political awareness and experience engaging with elected members.  

• 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.   

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

• Ability to travel within Fife.  

Further Information  

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