Engineering Officer

Glasgow Bus Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Glasgow is seeking an Engineering Officer to oversee a technical team dedicated to delivering high-quality road maintenance services. This permanent position requires an HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience, along with a current driving licence. The role involves critical management of roads and traffic compliance with statutory duties. Attractive benefits include generous annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

182 hours paid annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Public holidays (12.5 days) per year

Qualifications

• An HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
• Suitable relevant operational experience is essential.
• Current driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a technical team for roads, traffic, and winter maintenance.
• Deliver high-quality road services in accordance with statutory duties.
• Report directly to the Assistant Group Manager.

Skills

Leadership and management

Technical team support

Roads and traffic maintenance

Civil Engineering principles

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related subject

Job description

# Engineering Officer (Readvertisement)Ref no:: GLA14869Published:: 06/02/2026Closes:: 22/02/2026Location:: Gartcraig Depot, 201 Gartcraig Road, Glasgow, G33 2SNSalary:: £43,956.89 - £51,154.27 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job DescriptionAn opportunity has arisen within Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for an Engineering Officer to join our Roads & Lighting Direct Services on a permanent basis.NRS brings together a diverse range of Glasgow City Council operational, technical and development services that focus on sustainable transport, place making and delivering essential city services.If you’re interested in working within a service that touches on all aspects within the city, please read on.**Position Details**Our Engineering Officers are responsible for a technical team that will support the delivery of high quality and best value roads, traffic, and winter maintenance front line neighbourhood services.The postholder will lead, manage, and develop a team of Technicians and Inspectors and will report directly to the Assistant Group Manager based at Gartcraig Depot.The role is critical to the delivery of Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 statutory duties to manage and maintain the local road network and associated infrastructure and the statutory requirement to notice roads works and comply with the Transport Bill.**An HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering/a related subject, or suitable relevant operational experience; plus, a current driving licence are essential requirements for this role.** A degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject is desirable.Further details regarding what this role entails are noted within the Role Profile for the post, whilst the Person Specification document confirms the key competencies you are required to demonstrate in your application.**Contract Details**Weekly Hours: 35 hours per weekWork Pattern: Monday to FridayAnnual Salary: £43,956.89 - £51,154.27 on an incremental scalePlease note this is a re advertisement and previous applicants should not re-apply.**Benefits of working with us**Glasgow City Council employees have access to a wide-ranging and generous benefits package.These include 182 hours paid annual leave (the equivalent of 26 days for a Monday – Friday worker), rising to 203 hours (29 days) after 5 years’ service, as well as an additional 12.5 days paid public holidays each year.Details of some other staff benefits, including our contributory pension scheme, can be found . Whilst details of our conditions of service and policies are available .For guidance on completing your application, and to view other benefits on offer for employees of Glasgow City Council, please visit the following link: .## Application PacksWe want everyone to be able to apply. If you need the Application Pack in another format, like Braille, large print, or another language, please call us on 0141 287 1054.If we need to post it to you, we’ll send it by second-class mail within three working days. Please allow enough time to complete and return your application before the closing date. If you think you might need more time because of accessibility needs, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.## Further Information**Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see**For further information about working for us please refer to our website## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement