Lead Consultant
£53,141.91 - £58,135.11
Permanent, 36 hours per week
Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes
Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming how we manage flood risk, shoreline, and harbour operations? Fife Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative Lead Consultant to join our Flooding, Shoreline, and Harbours team within Structural Services. This is your chance to make a significant impact by integrating cutting-edge digital solutions into our operations.
About the role:
As the Lead Consultant, you will spearhead the delivery of our flood risk management, coastal, and harbour functions. Your role will be pivotal in driving the digital transformation of our services, ensuring we meet national legislation and Fife Council's standards and policies.
Key responsibilities:
You are a visionary leader with a passion for digital transformation and a strong background in civil or structural engineering. You are a Chartered Engineer or Hydrologist with extensive experience in flood risk management, shoreline management, and harbour operations.
Essential criteria:
Why join us?
At Fife Council, we are committed to shaping the future of our communities through innovative and sustainable solutions. As part of our team, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including discounts on a wide range of products and services. We are also embracing blended home/office working to support a healthy work-life balance.
The Person
You will also have:
We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.
For further information please contact: Michael Anderson - michael.anderson@fife.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 23 February 2025.
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 24 March 2025.
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