Job Description Flood & Land Drainage Engineer - Hybrid Reference:
REQ0179 Description: Flood and Land Drainage Engineer This is an exciting opportunity to join our welcoming and well-respected district council in an interesting location and help us, our communities, and partner organisations become more flood resilient. About the role
This role will: Lead in the discharge of the council’s responsibilities in respect of all flooding and land drainage matters. Knowledge of flood defence and land drainage systems is essential. Provide technical advice and assistance to landowners, including where appropriate the use of formal powers, to ensure the requirements of the Flood & Water Management Act, Land Drainage Act, and our Land Drainage By-Laws are met. Produce contract specifications and supervise contractors in carrying out schemes of work for community benefits. Support the council’s climate and sustainability priorities. Support the Planning Service by providing planning advice including Flood Risk Assessments, Emergency Flood Evacuation plans, and Natural Flood Management schemes. The role also has temporary management responsibility for a member of staff 2.5 days per week to support your delivery of a community flood resilience approach (this is a council plan priority). About you
You will hold an incorporated Engineer or equivalent relevant qualification with relevant applied experience. You will be a creative problem solver with a commitment to a customer- and community-focused approach, balanced with the requirements of legislation and regulation. You will be an effective communicator, and display and promote the Council’s values and behaviours. About us
Stroud District Council is a great place to work. We are a friendly, welcoming team, passionate about the work that we do to make a positive difference for the communities we serve. We place our communities at the heart of everything we do, and work to continuously improve the services we provide for our residents, tenants, and businesses. We care about each other too and are known for our positive approach to flexible working, our family-friendly policies, and our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff and to equality. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Clark, Head of Environmental Health, at
sarah.clark@stroud.gov.uk. In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we provide a range of staff benefits. Please
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https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us. It is important that our staff reflect the community we serve, and we therefore welcome applications from people of all genders, backgrounds, and abilities. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and people, with safer recruitment practices applied to all vacancies. Stroud District is a unique place—green, dynamic, climate-conscious, motivated, creative, collaborative, rural, urban, and ambitious. To learn more about what makes our place, our people, and our businesses special, visit our website:
Stroud District – The Natural Place. Region:
Location: Hybrid Salary:
£43,693 per annum Package:
Excellent pension scheme Flexi Working Scheme Hybrid working approach Employee Wellbeing Offer Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Permanent
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