COMM ENT 3524 G3 - Engineering Officer (Structures) (600690) - 3524-438751185 in Hamilton

Published: 15/01/2026

Closes: 30/01/2026

Location: South Lanarkshire Council HQ, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA

Salary: £40,804 - £46,991

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

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ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Thursday 29 January 2026 at 11:55pm.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Engineering Officer to be part of our Structures team. Playing a vitally important role in delivering commitments associated with the Council’s extensive roads structures asset, the main duties include:

• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of capital and revenue funded projects
• Participating in the routine bridge inspection regime
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with appropriate health and safety requirements
• Handling routine and statutory enquiries including those from Elected Members and the public

You should have knowledge and experience of technical aspects of this area of work. Experience in the development and delivery of bridges and other roads structure related projects, both major and minor, would be advantageous, including the procurement and financial monitoring required. While working as part of the wider Structures team, you should additionally be able to work individually to specific deadlines and direction. A commitment to customer focus, service delivery and responsiveness will be vital as will the ability to commit to our constant efforts to refine, innovate and improve service delivery.

You should be able to demonstrate job specific behaviours as contained within the job profile. An HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent is a minimum requirement for this post. Ideally, you should be an Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer or working towards this level of professional qualification. You must hold a current driver’s licence as you will be expected to travel throughout the Council area.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a specialist team tasked with taking forward a number of important capital and revenue funded priorities.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.