Qualifications Required

We are looking for someone who has completed the academic requirements of the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (or equivalent) Educational Base leading to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status. Further information, which must be provided in support of your application, is how you consider that you meet this essential criteria. This can be done by describing how you have confirmed that you have verified that your academic qualification is accredited by the Engineering Council and is eligible for Professionally Qualified Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent).

Skills and Attributes

We are looking for a good communicator with the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues in other departments; someone who is reliable, enthusiastic to learn and progress to at least Incorporated Engineer membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent). A willingness to travel to various locations within Argyll and Bute to undertake site supervision and inspections is also required as part of the role.

Employee Benefits

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer-term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth.

The Council’s Infrastructure Design Team offers a range of additional benefits such as various CPD events and a formal ICE approved training scheme to assist you in achieving Professional Qualification (including payment of registration & annual fees) as well as flexi time.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Working Environment

Learn more about our Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Hybrid and Flexible Working Policy.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver are not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Additional Information

Applicants should note that: This post is not suitable for job share.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.