M&E Asset Engineering Inspector in Falkirk

Job Title: M&E Asset Engineering Inspector

Location: Falkirk

Department: Engineering

Hours per week: 35

Salary: From £42,114 – £45,939 including allowances

Closing Date: 10/02/2026

Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities, celebrate their industrial heritage, and ensure they offer quality green and blue spaces while contributing to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team – we care, we create, and we collaborate to deliver a wide range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living, playing, and improving what the canals have to offer. We work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an M&E Asset Engineering Inspector to join our team in Falkirk. This permanent role starts with a base salary of £41,264 (Band E) plus a £850 Outdoor Working allowance, working 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in ensuring high quality delivery of SC’s internal M&E asset inspection programmes, managing data and communication between key Asset Management Enablers.
• Ensure legal compliance and safe operation of M&E equipment across the network.
• Act as Senior Authorised Person to oversee the entire lifecycle of M&E systems and equipment.
• Carry out M&E Asset inspections, providing serviceability scoring, condition grading and recommendations for safe and prolonged serviceability of M&E assets in line with Asset Inspection Procedures.
• Maintain and develop systems to ensure compliance with regulations, Scottish Canals policies and procedures and Scottish Canals KPI’s.
• Verify the certification and maintenance records of assets and record such in the Scottish Canals Database system.
• Identify defects, deterioration, or non‑compliance with relevant regulations or standards and ensure improvements are implemented to ensure compliance.
• Perform full assessments on all asset conditions and prioritise necessary repairs or upgrades.
• Produce detailed written reports on inspection findings and asset condition, including identified risks, maintenance needs, timelines and works for action.
• Provide technical advice during asset replacement and refurbishment projects in collaboration with Design, Construction, and Maintenance Teams to ensure new assets meet operational requirements.

Qualifications and Knowledge Required

• Degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline.
• External certification in relevant fields.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. IEE or IET).
• Mechanical and Electrical engineering expertise.
• Knowledge of Asset Management principles.
• Familiarity with Scottish Canals’ asset base and canal network.
• Understanding of Heritage and Environmental principles.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience with M&E asset inspections.
• Technical reporting skills.
• Previous use of asset management/inspection software.
• Work planning and prioritisation abilities.
• Ability to explain engineering concepts to non‑engineering audiences.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• General heritage and environment awareness.

Qualities & Abilities Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Full driving licence essential.
• Willingness to travel across the whole canal network.
• Self‑starter and self‑motivator.

Benefits

Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus 10 public holidays, enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, a health cash plan, and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.