About Us The flood risk management team at Oxfordshire County Council delivers the responsibilities of theLead Local Flood Authority.This role is fulfilled alongside partners and stakeholders to manage flood risk across Oxfordshire in acollaborative way.The team supports the Council in its work relating to climate change adaptation and increasing resilience to flooding both now and in the future. About the Role The role of TechnicalLead - SuDS Drainage Engineer is a critical position in the delivery of our statutory planning consultee role. Working with the TeamLeader and other Technical Leads, this role includes the following responsibilities: Providing high quality technical planning consultation responses for major applications with surface water drainage. Promoting and providing pre-application advice through our chargeable service. Providing technical advice in relation to highway drainage, nationally significant infrastructure projects and other schemes. Ensuring timely delivery of advice in accordance with key performance indicators. Contributing to the development of technical standards and guidance for surface water drainage. Assisting with the identification and evaluation of opportunities for savings, efficiencies and income generation to improve services. This role requires experience in the above responsibilities, and anunderstanding of current relevant policies and guidance.The role also includessupporting the wider work of the flood risk management team, including the development of strategies and plans, and investigating flooding. About you We are looking for individuals who are experienced andconfident in providing technical surface water drainage advice inresponse to planning consultation requests. Attention to detail is important, alongside beingassertive and pragmatic as necessary.You must have an excellentunderstanding of relevant current policies and guidance, and be prepared to liaise with various stakeholders including planners, highways officers, and external consultants.You should also have an interest in contributing to the development of the team both technically and collaboratively. Rewards and benefits Agile working policy 29 days of annual leave per year, plus bank holidays Option to buy additional leave Employee Assistance Programme, including access to health and wellbeingsupport Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9% Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities tosupport your continuing development. Ourcommitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommitted to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact us at: Thomas.Callaway@oxfordshire.gov.uk