Fife Council
Clerk of Works
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 7 September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 30 August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC7 £34,914.86 - £43,437.09
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Based in Bankhead Central, Glenrothes but will work on various sites throughout Fife
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply [https://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/how-to-apply] section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement [http://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement].
Job Details
Clerk of Works x2 (one position for Affordable Housing New Builds and one position for Non-Domestic Properties with potential to cover FH works where required)
Carrying out regular inspections on materials, workmanship and monitor working methods to ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. Ensure that all British Standards, Codes of Practice and other associated regulations are adhered to along with maintaining documentation, e.g. records, drawings, specifications, site inspections, work progress, weather conditions, site conditions both manual and computerised as appropriate, ensuring they are stored correctly. Providing information to others as appropriate and providing technical advice and information on construction works.
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Employed on a permanent basis working 36 hours per week/52 weeks per year with a salary range: £34,914.86 - £43,437.09 (FC7) per year. Based in Bankhead Central, Glenrothes covering sites in various locations throughout Fife.
The Person
Educated to SCQF level 7, which includes HNC or Advanced Highers, Apprenticeship or equivalent in a construction related field with a good knowledge and awareness of the methods and materials used in the construction and maintenance of civil engineering and construction works. Candidates must demonstrate experience of reading drawings and ensuring work is carried out in accordance with these drawings along with ability to recognise and evaluate defects. Experience of inspection and/or supervision of construction works, knowledge of environmental regulations and an attention to detail skill is a must. as is understanding the importance of maintaining good site records. Organisational, Administrative and IT skills along with the ability to prioritise and plan workloads are important qualities along with demonstrating team working skills. Candidates will be required to demonstrate a knowledge of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations and Health and Safety legislation.
The ability to travel throughout Fife, often at short notice, is essential.
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- Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0014/40316/Clerk-of-Works-A4334.pdf]
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0014/40127/OD12-How-We-Work-Matters-Framework-2.pdf] behaviour framework for more information.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Directorate Information - Council Department information [https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/council-and-democracy/council-departments]
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- Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please e-mail transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk [transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk].
- AI - We recognise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by many people when they are applying for jobs and preparing for interview. Candidate guidance on the use of AI in the recruitment process is available here [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/94771/AI-and-Recruitment-Candidate-Guidance.pdf].
For further information please contact: Lorraine Watson - LorraineJ.Watson@fife.gov.uk [LorraineJ.Watson@fife.gov.uk]
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