Road Safety and Policy Manager in Dalkeith

Midlothian Council are seeking applications for the post of Road Safety and Policy Manager. As the fastest growing local authority in Scotland, our network is expanding rapidly, which brings added pressure to deliver safe, usable assets. You will lead a team of Senior Roads Officers, Roads Officers and Technicians, acting as a visible, approachable leader who is solutions-based. You will be a confident communicator, both written and verbal, and will draft policy, reports and notices for approval by senior leadership as well as attend public meetings as required, some of which may be outside conventional office hours.

The post is fast-paced with a diverse workload requiring governance and consultation, as well as applications for project funding from external partners such as Transport Scotland and Sustrans; experience of these mechanisms would be advantageous.

The Successful Applicant will have a diverse knowledge of road services and be adaptable to change. The following areas fall within the remit of this post (not exhaustive):

• Road safety – to include safe routes to school, play streets, school streets, active travel delivery.
• Road construction consent – overseeing approval and delivery of construction projects by both internal and external contractors.
• Active travel – to include bikeability and active travel in schools.
• Project delivery – procuring, tendering and delivering projects within the road safety umbrella.
• Planning consultation – being a key contributor from Midlothian Road Services as principal consultee on planning applications.

Midlothian is a great place to grow, with the successful applicant joining a supportive team at a local authority which prioritises staff development. Staff have access to a generous Local Government pension scheme, salary sacrifice cars and bikes plus further staff benefits.

You will be educated to degree level in transport planning, civil engineering or a related discipline, supported by Incorporated Civil Engineer status or a professional postgraduate qualification in an equivalent area. A candidate who has not yet gained a degree or a professional qualification but is qualified to HND level or equivalent and can demonstrate relevant experience and professional competence will be considered at an appropriate starting salary level. Experience of formulating and developing local transport strategies, including assessment of environmental impact, and actively contributing to the regional transport strategy is essential. The ability to work on your own initiative, together with strong interpersonal and report writing skills, are essential requirements for this post. Previous experience of staff management and IT skills in Microsoft Office are desirable, together with knowledge of development planning.

Closing date – Sunday 1st March 2026.
Interview date – week commencing 16 March 2026.

Position Title: Road Safety and Policy Manager
Directorate: Place
Location: Fairfield House
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: 7 hours 12 minutes per day, Monday to Friday
Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Council’s 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 £54,475.92 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.

Please note that 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 you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer. 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.

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is undergoing a period of transformation to improve service delivery. Consequently, there are existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment in accordance with our legal obligations. In some vacancies, internal candidates may be interviewed before the wider selection pool, and there may be a slightly longer delay before application outcomes are advised. Thank you for your patience.

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.