Fife Council
Design Technician 1
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 07 September 2026
Closing Date: Monday 24 August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC8 £43,437.09 to £47,604.34
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes
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
Reporting to the Electrical Engineer, Professional Services Group 1, the successful candidate will be required to work independently or as part of a design team, carrying out electrical engineering duties and producing technical design solutions on a variety of building projects from inception to completion.
The position is predominantly Monday to Friday; however the post holder will be required to be contactable by telephone if guidance/support is required in relation to out of hours emergencies.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Undertake duties including site surveying, site inspections, design and working drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, contract documents, design calculations, assessment and reporting on existing facilities and plant, technical and contract administrator’s duties as appropriate.
- Liaise with statutory bodies as required.
- Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice and standards applying to the construction process e.g., Town Planning Acts, Building Standards Legislation, Eurocodes, etc.
- Work as Contract Administrator, or work as consultant to Lead Designer/Contract Administrator.
- Submitting applications for new Electrical Utility Supplies.
- Liaise with clients in the compilation and development of the brief and prepare feasibility studies, independently or as part of a team.
- Comply with relevant legislation, regulations and the Council’s and Property Service’s policies on Health and Safety and codes of practice.
- Carry out other tasks within the general scope of the post as may be allocated from time to time.
- Comply with the Councils Scheme of Administration and Standing Orders.
- Contribute to the achievement of the Council’s corporate aims and values.
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The Person
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and significant experience of working within a Building Services Electrical Engineering Design Role. You should have a good Electrical Engineering knowledge and the ability to keep abreast of changes in legislation, regulation and practice which impact on electrical engineering and safety.
Applicants must be educated to a minimum of SCQF 7 and have an HNC in an appropriate Electrical Engineering area. Qualification to SCQF 9, having an Ordinary Degree, is desirable.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate their ability to carry out Contract Administration Duties, delivering projects to agreed targets and to a high standard.
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Further Information
- 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/0012/40413/Design-Technician-1-A4797.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#xd_co_f=MzBlNmFkMDAtYzRiZi00OTgyLWI3MjUtM2MxZWU1OWIwODQx~]
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For Further Information Please Contact : Stuart.Beveridge@fife.gov.uk
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