Job Vacancy
Midlothian Council seeks to appoint a Roads Officer (utilities) to help maintain and improve our public road network. In this frontline role, you will inspect, monitor, and regulate statutory undertaker works across the Midlothian Council area, ensuring high standards are delivered in their essential works with good quality and to spec reinstatements of the road infrastructure. You will work closely with contractors, utilities and communities to deliver safe, responsive and efficient services while supporting the Council’s commitment to sustainability, safety and customer service.
A good understanding of the SRWR, reinstatement quality plans, traffic management plans (including their wider impact), record keeping and critical evaluation would be beneficial.
The right candidate will have a ‘can do’ attitude, be a critical thinker and have excellent people skills. We are changing how we work with a strong focus on digitalisation, so adaptability to change is critical.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in a role that blends technical expertise, public service and problem‑solving. Midlothian is the fastest growing local authority area in Scotland. The successful candidate will receive full support in career development, access to a generous pension scheme and a range of employee benefits, including vehicles and bikes.
Knowledge
Registration as an Engineering Technician with a relevant HNC/HND or equivalent is required. Competence to undertake Technician/Engineering support duties is essential. Previous experience in a road construction environment and supervision of staff, together with knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, is required. Membership of the Institute of the Clerk of Works is desirable.
To be fully competent, experience dealing with members of the public, liaising with utilities companies, contractors and designing road safety and traffic management schemes is required. The job holder must also have a thorough knowledge of road materials and construction, demonstrate an understanding of contract procedures and learn the environmental detail of Midlothian.
Closing Date
Wednesday 7th January 2026
Interview Date
Week commencing 19th January 2026
Job Advert
Position Title: Road Officer (Utilities)
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
Midlothian Council’s policy is that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £34,207.12 per annum.
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Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and a 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. Consequently, 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 there may be a slightly longer delay before application outcomes can be advised.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or are a care-experienced young person who has previously been a looked-after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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