Road Officer

Elovate Systems Inc.; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland seeks a Roads Officer (Utilities) to oversee road maintenance and utility works. The candidate should have a strong background in road construction, traffic management, and excellent people skills. This position requires an HNC/HND or equivalent, along with registration as an Engineering Technician. Benefits include career development support and a generous pension scheme. Closing date for applications is 7th January 2026, with interviews commencing the week of 19th January 2026.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Access to vehicles and bikes

Qualifications

• Registration as an Engineering Technician is required.
• Experience in road construction and supervising staff is essential.
• Knowledge of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and regulate utility works across the Council area.
• Work with contractors and utilities to deliver services.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sustainability standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

People skills

Understanding of SRWR

Traffic management knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Engineering Technician registration

Job description

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.

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN disclosure check will be met by the employee.

Disclosure Scotland has changed the way disclosure certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once viewed you may share this with your employer. The certificate is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed it. If you do not grant access before this period the application will need to be regenerated and will incur an additional cost.

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.