Fife Council
Team Manager
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 19 October 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 20 September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC9, £47,604.34 to £57,196.54
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Bankhead Depot, Glenrothes, with travel across Fife as required
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 Service Manager, you will be responsible for the area delivery of multi-trade construction works and fulfil a general management role across Environment and Building Services. The post will support the delivery of Major Works programmes.
- lead, support and develop operational employees to deliver agreed standards, objectives and targets
- plan multi-trade construction activity and deploy employees, contractors, fleet, plant and equipment
- monitor revenue and capital budgets, take corrective action and report to senior management
- manage health and safety, including risk assessments, COSHH and personal protective equipment requirements
- monitor performance, productivity, quality and customer satisfaction and implement improvements
- work with clients, contractors and partners to resolve issues and maintain service delivery
- manage complaints in line with Council procedures
- support workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and skills development
- interpret specifications, plans and drawings to identify project and resource requirements
- provide operational and technical advice and represent the service at meetings
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The role requires regular travel across Fife to attend operational sites and meetings.
The Person
You must have:
- a CMI Level 4, SVQ Level 4, HND in a construction management-related subject, or equivalent qualification
- significant management experience in a multi-trade construction service or another relevant field
- experience of leading teams, managing performance and developing employees
- budget and financial management skills
- knowledge and experience of health and safety in a multi-function construction environment
- knowledge and experience of multi-trade construction management
- experience of managing corporate procedures, partnership working and effective delegation
- communication, influencing and negotiating skills, including advising, listening and managing conflict
- an understanding of relevant professional and technical standards and national developments
- the ability to travel throughout Fife
A CMI Level 5, SVQ Level 5 or Diploma in a construction management-related subject is desirable.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain a Level 2 Disclosure with PVG Scheme membership. This will be actioned as part of your pre-employment checks.
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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/0011/41042/Team-Manager-Building-Services-A4302.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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- Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: 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: Steve.Anderson@fife.gov.uk [Steve.Anderson@fife.gov.uk]
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