The Scottish Government
Senior Civil Engineer
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Are you an engineer who is ready to shape the future of the A9?
Join us and make a lasting impact on Scotland’s transport network and help design, shape, and deliver the A9 dualling programme.
We are seeking qualified and experienced candidates for a senior civil engineering role within Transport Scotland’s Roads Delivery & Operations Directorate. This is a challenging and rewarding position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people across Scotland, both now and in the future.
Roads Delivery & Operations Directorate within Transport Scotland is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and improvement of the 3,500 km Scottish trunk road network. As the largest asset owned by Scottish Ministers (valued at over £33 billion), the Directorate drives national road policy, resilience, and asset management.
Transport Scotland's A9 Dualling Programme, which is being delivered by Infrastructure Projects Directorate within Transport Scotland aims to deliver one of Scotland's largest transport infrastructure programmes - upgrading 83 miles of single carriageway between Perth and Inverness by 2035.
The Roads Delivery & Operations Directorate requires enhanced support to manage the increased workload associated with the A9 Dualling programme, particularly across consultation, procurement, delivery, and asset hand-back stages of the various projects and contracts that are under preparation or delivery.
Responsibilities
- Support consultation and stakeholder engagement between the Roads Operations & Delivery Directorate, Infrastructure Projects Directorate, supply chain partners, and key stakeholders throughout the procurement and delivery stages of the A9 Dualling Programme.
- Ensure that Roads Delivery & Operations Directorate requirements are effectively captured and delivered.
- Facilitate coordination between stakeholders to support Infrastructure Projects Directorate in minimising the risk of compensation events, programme delays, and associated costs.
- Coordinate and manage liaison with Roads Delivery & Operations Directorate teams (including Bridges, Standards, Operations, and Roads), Infrastructure Projects A9 Dualling team, the Operating Company (BEAR Scotland), and other key stakeholders.
- Review engineering designs and proposals, including traffic management plans, to ensure compliance with operational and safety requirements.
- Contribute to the preparation, review, and refinement of contract documentation and technical requirements.
- Assist in planning and coordinating maintenance programmes ahead of and during the delivery of A9 dualling works.
- Support the asset handover process, ensuring a smooth transition from construction to operational management.
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Qualifications
You must hold a suitable degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, and be a chartered member of an appropriate professional body and registered with the Engineering Council. Please make it clear in your CV and statement that you hold these qualifications.
Success profile
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of behaviours, experience and technical criteria (if applicable) that candidates will be assessed on. The Success Profile will include the Professional / Technical skills, Experience and Behaviours.
Experience
Experience in roads and transport schemes in at least two of the following:
- design
- procurement
- construction
- network operations
- road and bridge maintenance
- asset management
Behaviours
- Making Effective Decisions - Level 3
- Communicating and Influencing - Level 3
- Working Together - Level 3
Find out more about Success Profiles.
How To Apply
Apply online, providing a CV and supporting statement (of no more than 1500 words) providing evidence of how you meet the behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the Success Profile above. Both the CV and the supporting statement provided will be assessed against the criteria for the role.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation.
Assessments are scheduled for w/c TBC however this may be subject to change.
Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.
About Us
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency, seeking to deliver a safe, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £4 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment.
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The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
Working pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role.
Transport Scotland staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location.
Security checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, and read about the Government Vetting Charter, or about all the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.
Internal candidates may need to gain higher security clearance than they currently hold if successful in their application.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Sponsorship
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.
Further information
Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
For more information on this role, please contact Scott Lees at scott.lees@transport.gov.scot
Apply Before: 20th August 2026 (23:59)
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