Lead Consultant – Fife Council
Base pay range: provided by Fife Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more. Closing date: Monday 23 February 2026. Contract type: Permanent. Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes with blended home working.
Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming how we manage flood risk, shoreline, and harbour operations? Fife Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative Lead Consultant to join our Flooding, Shoreline, and Harbours team within Structural Services. This is your chance to make a significant impact by integrating cutting‑edge digital solutions into our operations.
About the role
As the Lead Consultant, you will spearhead the delivery of our flood risk management, coastal, and harbour functions. Your role will be pivotal in driving the digital transformation of our services, ensuring we meet national legislation and Fife Council's standards and policies.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of effective flood prevention, shoreline management, and harbour functions.
* Drive the digital integration of hydraulic flood and coastal studies, utilizing advanced technologies for design and supervision.
* Manage the procurement and maintenance of water, coastal, and maritime structures, leveraging digital tools for efficiency.
* Oversee the development of forward design and construction programmes, ensuring budget adherence and effective control.
* Implement the Council's duties as a harbour authority, incorporating digital solutions for asset inspection, maintenance and operation.
* Stay ahead of new legislation, best practices, and technical standards, leading the development of innovative responses and strategies.
About you
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 or Hydrologist with extensive experience in flood risk management, shoreline management and harbour operations.
Qualifications
* 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.
* Detailed knowledge of civil engineering functions, particularly in flooding, shoreline management and maintenance of harbour structures.
* Experience of managing contracts using the NEC suite of contracts.
* Time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively, use own initiative, work without supervision and manage conflicting demands.
* Report writing skills and extensive analytical skills.
* Ability to assess, design and deliver flood, coastal and harbour related schemes.
Benefits
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.
For further information please contact
Michael.Anderson@fife.gov.uk
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