Policy and Road Safety Technician - MID07785

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council seeks a Policy and Road Safety Technician to support the Place directorate at Fairfield House. The role requires an HNC or equivalent, strong data analysis and survey skills, and an understanding of road network legislation. A Level 1 Disclosure clearance is required before commencement.

The position is permanent, 36 hours weekly, Monday to Friday with flexible working patterns. Salary aligns with the council pay scale and candidates may be appointed at the first salary point.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or related fields.
• Ability to analyse statistics and determine engineering solutions.
• Understanding of legal aspects of managing the public road network.
• Experience reporting and negotiating with stakeholders.
• Understanding of accident statistics.

Skills

Statistics analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

CAD experience

On-site surveying

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE:

An HNC or equivalent level of qualification in an appropriate subject such as Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Road Safety etc. indicating the ability to analyse statistics, determine engineering solutions, survey and measure on site works.

The jobholder also requires an understanding of legal aspects of managing the public road network, experience of working to deadlines and reconciling a variety of interests.

Experience of using good verbal and written communication skills in order to report and negotiate is also essential.

An understanding of the accident statistics and CAD experience is required.

CLOSING DATE - Thursday 12th November 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Friday 20th November 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Policy and Road Safety Technician

Directorate: Place

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (flexible)

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 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £32,554.06 per annum.

Requirements

This role requiresLevel 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will berequired prior to commencement.

Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed 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.

Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the website.

Additional Information

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 who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.