Job Vacancy

Midlothian Council invites application for the post of Specialist Roads officer (Network Coordination). As the fastest growing local authority in Scotland, we operate in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and collaboration are critical to our collective success. The successful candidate will find a supportive workplace, where personal development is encouraged and our success both today and tomorrow are at the forefront of everything we do.

The post holder will be responsible for the control, and monitoring of operations within or affecting the public road and transport network. To maintain the quality and standards required in the maintenance of the roads and related infrastructure in accordance with the necessary legislative framework and relevant codes of practice. To provide reports on public liability claims and take a preventative approach to minimising claim levels going forward.

You must have a relevant HND level qualification or equivalent experience in roads construction and maintenance, an ability to establish and maintain good relationships with the public, contractors and Public Utilities, Knowledge of Civil Engineering, Specifications and Legislation associated with Roads and Transportation and Familiarity with the SRWR system for monitoring activity within the road network and related infrastructure.

You must have Effective verbal and written communication skills to provide responses to customer enquiries, IT skills with a working knowledge of Excel, Word and the ability to manage a diverse workload and meet deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE:

Relevant SCQF Level 8 / HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through previous experience.

IT literate and experienced in using Microsoft software packages and able to rapidly adapt to service specific software applications and make or lead suggestions for improvements.

A full current UK driving licence.

Operational knowledge in their area of responsibility of operations and legislation and Council policy is essential to deliver services and to make balanced judgements about operational priorities in tight timescales.

Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.

CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 15th October 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - Week Commencing 27th October 2025

Job Advert

Position Title: Specialist Roads Officer (Network Coordination)

Directorate: Place

Working from Home: No

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £39,128.74 per annum.

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way disclosure certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

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