Technical Inspector
Fife Council
Technical Inspector
Fife Council
Local public services across Fife
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 23 November 2026
Closing Date: 15 November 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC5 £29,170.80 to £31,761.26
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Inspector within the Roads Network Management Team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping to manage and protect Fife's road network by undertaking inspections and coordination duties in accordance with the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA).
Working closely with the Lead Consultant and other professional staff, you will contribute to the effective management of roadworks and utility activities throughout Fife, helping to minimise disruption to road users while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake inspections of roadworks in accordance with NRSWA requirements.
Monitor compliance with statutory undertakers and permit or noticing requirements.
Investigate defects and identify non-compliant works.
Liaise with utility companies, contractors and Council services regarding roadworks and network management issues.
Assist in the coordination of activities on the road network to minimise disruption and improve traffic flow.
Respond to enquiries from members of the public, elected members and stakeholders.
Maintain accurate inspection, defect and coordination records using relevant systems and databases.
Support the delivery of Roads Network Management objectives and statutory duties.
The Person
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
The successful candidate should have experience of working in a roads, transportation, utilities or roadworks coordination environment and have an understanding of the legislation and processes associated with the management of roadworks and street works activities.
You should be confident in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
A working knowledge of NRSWA, roadworks inspection processes and network management principles would be advantageous, although training will be provided to the successful candidate where required.
You should have:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience of working within a roadworks, roads maintenance, utilities or network management environment.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, procedures and standards.
Competent IT skills and experience of using electronic management systems.
A proactive and customer-focused approach.
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Local public services across Fife
Fife Council is the local authority responsible for public services across Fife, Scotland. It administers education, housing, planning, roads, waste and recycling, benefits, licensing, community facilities, and social-care functions. Residents and businesses use the council for local applications, payments, reporting, and public information. Because it is a multipurpose local authority, its workforce spans professional, operational, care, administrative, technical, and public-facing roles under an entity whose responsibilities are much broader than its Oracle recruiting system. Service delivery must reflect public accountability, statutory duties, budgets, and local community priorities.
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