Senior Roads Officer

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £25.21 - £28.15

The successful candidate for this post will be placed at a minimum of Point 3 of the advertised salary scale, currently £48,396 per annum. A higher placement is possible depending on relevant transferable experience.

Monday - Friday

Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.

To start April 2026.

East Lothian is one of Scotland's fastest growing council areas. Home to more than 100,000 people, the county is renowned for the richness of its local communities and their proud history.

We are looking for a Senior Roads professional to play a lead role in the development of the County and to join East Lothian Council's Roads Services. With an HND / SVQ4 or above in Civil or Transportation Engineering, Traffic Planning or an equivalent discipline you will have significant knowledge and experience in coordinating works, transportation planning and completing statutory registers.

You will assist in the transportation planning process, analysing data and models and developing solutions to meet Council wide transport objectives.

You will be self‑motivated, business and customer focused, and have a demonstrable record of identifying opportunities, achieving outcomes, managing change and exercising strong leadership skills. You will also have a good understanding and knowledge of transportation policy, legislation and initiatives at local, regional and national levels. With excellent organisational and IT skills, you will be able to utilise various Microsoft Office packages, communicate clearly in writing and verbally, analyse information and produce reports, and present information in public forums.

You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team within Infrastructure and Transportation and will be required to travel throughout East Lothian to undertake the duties of this post.

Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies. Home or hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. A satisfactory trial period may be required. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for induction and be on site in East Lothian workplaces as required.

Relevant Qualifications

• Educated to HND / SVQ Level 4 in Civil Engineering or related discipline and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence

• Must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle, as duties require effective travel.
• Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, East Lothian Council will consider reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability.

The 'East Lothian Way' outlines values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.

We do not accept CVs (either electronically or by mail). All vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the online application form. If you are unable to complete the online application due to a disability, please contact us for a paper application via telephone or email.