Fife Council

Team Manager (Clerk of Works)

Fife Council  •  £57k/yr  •  Glenrothes, GB (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 22 June 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 09 June 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC9 £47.604.34 - £57,196.54

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes working throughout Fife

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 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

Team Manager (Clerk of Work) to be responsible for the operational management and development of a group of professional and technical staff in a specified Property Services team delivering key service expectations. To contribute and where appropriate take a lead role for the development, implementation, monitoring and management of key functional activities and initiatives as delegated by the Lead Professional and where appropriate the Property Services Management Team. Developing a culture of continuous improvement and effective means of communication and problem solving, ensuring that high standards are maintained at all times. Managing projects where required, ensuring the implementation of Council policies, service strategies, national regulatory standards, and statutory procedures. Contributing to, and where appropriate, prepare and deliver reports, presentations etc on a range of issues ensuring that any proposals align with Council and Service objectives/priorities. Deputising for the Lead Professional on issues relevant to the remit of the specific post as required.

The Person

  • Educated to SCQF level 7, which includes HNC or Advance Highers or equivalent in a related subject with a willingness to undertake additional studies to at achieve least SCQF level 8 or equivalent (if not already held).

  • Substantial post qualification experience in a similar role. Experience of supporting staff development along with Knowledge of Fife Council’s Managing Change, Attendance Management, Disciplinary and Recruitment policy and procedures along with having the ability to co-ordinate and prioritise tasks to tight schedules. Knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations, Asbestos awareness, Health and Safety at Work Act etc. along with experience of compiling suitable and sufficient risk assessments. Candidates must demonstrate experience of managing a team/ organising workloads, project plans etc. along with the ability to plan and forecast workload requirements on various sized contracts to ensure continuity of service and determine staffing numbers required.

  • Candidates must have ability to travel within Fife, often at short notice.

  • Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Further Information

  • Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

  • How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters 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

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For Further Information Please Contact: Paul.Peters@fife.gov.uk

Fife Council

About Fife Council

Fife Council is committed to making the Kingdom the best place to do business. Fife Council is the third largest local authority in Scotland. We employ approximately 18,000 people who provide 900 different services to over 366,900 people. The services we provide range from education, social work, housing, and community services to transportation, looking after the environment and developing the economy.

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Glenrothes, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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