Closing Date: 23rd November
Contract Type: Temporary until 28/01/
Salary: £30, - £32,
Hours: 35 hours weekly
Location: Teith House
Stirling Council is looking for Graduate Flooding Officer to play a key role in the councils inspection of watercourses, analysis and response to flood risk, in the delivery of major projects across Stirling, and improving the region’s resilience. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a growing team and on major projects, and ensure the assets and infrastructure delivered in Stirling is safe and resilient.
We are looking for a person with a desire and ambition to gain experience in this area and others, whilst working towards professional status. If you’re motivated, solutions-focused, and ready to make a real impact, this role offers a supportive environment where you can develop your career, be part of exciting and impactful projects, and a chance to work in some of Scotland’s most scenic and historic locations.
You will:
1. To plan and undertake watercourse inspections and assessments, including preparation of the subsequent reports and subsequent management of GIS databases.
2. Undertake design work to find repair solutions to defects identified during inspections.
3. To provide AutoCAD drawing capabilities to support the Flood team and wider service for the development of improvements to local flooding.
4. To participate in the provision of professional design and project management services for a range of maintenance and capital projects which meet quality, cost and time requirements.
5. Work with the Service to ensure that designs are compliant with all national design policy documents and Council standards whilst seeking innovative best practice in design.
6. Correspondence and communication with landowners, communities, Elected Members and residents regarding maintenance obligations and works.
7. Support colleagues and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the service.
If you’d like to discuss the role informally, please contact Paul Cronin, Design and Engineering Service Manager, at .
Interviews for this role are due to take place week commencing 8th December .
If you’ve got the right skills for the job, or if you think you have the drive and attitude to develop into this role over time, we want to hear from you! We also encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.
Job Description
Salary Additional Information
Stirling Information February
The Benefits
8. 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
9. Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
10. Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
11. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit
12. Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
13. Carers Leave
14. Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
15. Access to Health & Wellbeing support
16. Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
17. Cycle to Work Scheme
18. Lift share Scheme
19. Car Lease Scheme
20. Technology Benefit Scheme