Services: Roads and Infrastructure Services
Closing Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Argyll and Bute Council’s Infrastructure Design Service is currently recruiting for a Civil or Structural Graduate/Assistant/Engineer career progression post based at our Lochgilphead office.
Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.
Argyll and Bute Council’s Infrastructure Design Service comprises of a dynamic team of 12 Engineers and 7 Technicians and Officers at various levels. We run a variety of multi-disciplinary projects such as bridges, piers & harbours, coastal and flooding schemes as well as depot, cemetery, waste facilities and car park developments.
Our projects are located across the whole of Argyll and Bute which includes 23 inhabited islands and they range from pounds to millions of pounds in cost. The projects include the commissioning and management of Professional Service contracts as well as carrying out in-house designs for, preparation of tender packages for and site supervision of a wide range of construction contracts. In addition, we consult with members of the public and stakeholders to secure licences with SEPA, Marine Scotland, Crown Estates etc on a daily basis. Many projects are unique and the majority take schemes all the way from concept to completion.
The salary grading is SLGE 9/10/11 (£35,750 - £49,364) depending on qualifications and ICE attributes obtained. The post allows progression from Graduate Engineer through attainment of ICE attributes to Assistant Engineer and to Engineer upon attaining either Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status within ICE.
We are looking for someone who has completed the academic requirements of the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (or equivalent) Educational Base leading to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status. Further information, which must be provided in support of your application, is how you consider that you meet this essential criteria. This can be done by describing how you have confirmed that you have verified that your academic qualification is accredited by the Engineering Council and is eligible for Professionally Qualified Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent).
We are looking for a good communicator with the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues in other departments; someone who is reliable, enthusiastic to learn and progress to at least Incorporated Engineer membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent). A willingness to travel to various locations within Argyll and Bute to undertake site supervision and inspections is also required as part of the role.
Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer-term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth.
The Council’s Infrastructure Design Team offers a range of additional benefits such as various CPD events and a formal ICE approved training scheme to assist you in achieving Professional Qualification (including payment of registration & annual fees) as well as flexi time.
We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.
Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Hybrid and Flexible Working Policy
Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver are not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.
- This post is not suitable for job share.
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply button at the top of this page.
If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:
- Elsa Simoes, Infrastructure Design Service Manager
- Telephone: 01546 604 531
- Email: [email protected]
- Reference: ARB18498 & 022319
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply button at the top of this page.
Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply button on this page.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.
