Civil Engineer (Roads and Infrastructure) - ORK10406
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Civil Engineer (Roads and Infrastructure) - ORK10406
£30,001 - £40,000
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 2 days ago, 30 May | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 21-06-2026 (In 20 days)
Job ref: ORK10406
Location ref: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
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Civil Engineer (Roads and Infrastructure)
Council Offices, Kirkwall
35 hours per week
Permanent
£35,553 – £38,309 / £38,747 – £42,342 / £42,908 – £47,397
£19.48 – £20.99 / £21.23 – £23.20 / £23.51 – £25.97 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
This is a career progression post and salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Progression through the grades is dependent on the successful applicant gaining the required qualifications, knowledge and experience.
You will be reporting to Lead Engineer (Roads and Infrastructure).
Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of this role is to assist the Lead Engineer (Roads and Infrastructure) in providing a broad range of professional Civil Engineering Services.
We are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our Engineering Services Team. The team has a diverse workload which includes new works and maintenance covering roads, bridges, harbours, airfields, flood protection and development infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work in these areas assisting with the preparation of designs, preparing contracts and supervision of contractors.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
You must be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney including the outer islands.
This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.
Interview expenses are payable for this post, click here for further information
Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026 with shortlisting taking place week commencing 22 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 13 July 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact David Custer at david.custer@orkney.gov.uk or on extension 2328.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
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Orkney Islands Council
View full company profileForget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.