We're looking for a Drainage Engineer, Interested?
Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for
The team…
The Built and Natural Environment Team is a multi-disciplinary team packed with professional officers providing advice on Transport, Urban Design, Ecology, Trees, Drainage, Heritage and Contaminated Land
About the role….
The Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced person, specialising in Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS), to join its multi-disciplinary Built and Natural Environment Team.
In the role you will provide expert advice and technical support to a wide range of Council services. Fundamentally you will be providing comments and advice on proposed new developments.
You will act as a strong advocate for SuDS both within the Council and when dealing with external partners, applicants and the public.
You must be educated to degree level in either Environmental Management, Geography, Engineering, Hydrology or other relevant discipline or alternatively hold incorporated engineer status. You will be technically competent in your knowledge of SuDS, hydrology, hydraulics and geomorphology relevant to drainage and flood risk
An understanding of statutory duties, SuDS in new developments, responsibilities and powers in relation to SuDS flood risk management, surface water management and adoption procedures is essential.
An understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) will be considered. A full UK driving licence is required for this role.
You will also be required to have relevant experience using or interpreting outputs from drainage software packages such as MircoDrainage and Causeway Flow.
An understanding and use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) as well as providing technical advice in relation to surface water and sustainable drainage on development proposals.
Knowledge of statutory duties, responsibilities and powers in relation to SuDS flood risk management, surface water management and adoption procedures, as well as working in a flood risk management, landscape, highway or civil engineering environment is also essential.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights
* You'll be paid a competitive salary £39,152 to £48,226 pa
* We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
* You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
* You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
* We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
* A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
* You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
* You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping
It's time to apply
We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link