Graduate Apprentice Design Technician

Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a Graduate Apprentice Design Technician to join their design team in Glenrothes. This role involves undertaking electrical engineering tasks while pursuing a BEng degree. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork and self-motivation, with a keen interest in staying updated on relevant legislation.

Benefits

Access to employee benefits package with discounts

Support for alternative formats of job information

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF level 7, including HNC or equivalent.
• Interest in electrical design and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Complete a BEng degree while working.
• Carry out electrical engineering duties on building projects.
• Assist with site surveying and technical designs.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

HNC in an appropriate discipline

Job description

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Graduate Apprentice Design Technician, Glenrothes

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Location: Glenrothes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 8f8f26fcfea0

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Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Reporting to the Electrical Engineer, Building Management, the successful candidate will be required to work as part of a design team, carrying out electrical engineering duties and producing technical designs on a variety of building projects from inception to completion.

The position is predominantly Monday to Friday and specific responsibilities include:

• Complete a BEng degree in a relevant engineering course whilst working for Fife Council
• Meet the relevant competencies noted in the Role Profile and Competency Achievement Record each year
• Undertake duties (with supervision and assistance) including site surveying, site inspections, 3D modelling, design work, preparing working drawings, specifications, contract documents, and technical and contract administration duties as appropriate.
• Assist with clients during the development of the brief and prepare feasibility studies in conjunction with a Quantity Surveyor.
• Assist with statutory bodies as required.
• Ensure compliance and develop knowledge of statutory legislation, regulations, and industry codes of practice and standards applying to the construction process (e.g., Town Planning Acts, Building Standards Legislation, Eurocodes).
• Assist the Electrical Engineer/Senior Electrical Technician on contract administration duties.
• Assist in controlling all contractual matters including design, specification, nomination of Sub-Contractors and Suppliers, certification, and expenditure of monies, working as part of a team.
• Assist the Electrical Engineer/Senior Electrical Technician in the discharge of his/her Principal Designer responsibilities under the CDM Regulations.
• Comply with the Council’s and Property Service’s policies on Health and Safety and codes of practice.
• Carry out other tasks within the general scope of the post as may be allocated from time to time.
• Comply with the Council's Scheme of Administration and Standing Orders. Contribute to achieving the Council’s corporate aims and values.

The Person

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a positive attitude who displays an aptitude to become an Electrical Design Technician. The successful candidate should be able to work well with others or independently to deliver results. They should also have an interest in staying updated with changes in legislation, regulation, and practice impacting their roles.

Applicants must be educated to SCQF level 7, which includes an HNC in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent.

If you are under 16 and don’t have a National Insurance number, please email us for assistance.

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