Assistant Engineer, Flood Risk & Drainage

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Pension

Annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing

Cycle to work

Car scheme

Discounts

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking a Flood Risk Engineer to support flood risk management, land drainage and highway drainage across Gateshead. You will investigate incidents, manage drainage improvement programmes and contribute to resilience for local communities.

You will work with Risk Management Authorities, partners and residents, applying civil engineering knowledge, GIS and asset management systems to deliver practical solutions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering and drainage practices, plus public sewer networks.
• Understanding flood risk legislation and statutory duties.
• Experience in flood risk, drainage or civil engineering environments.
• Experience using ICT systems, asset management databases and GIS.
• Strong partnership working and stakeholder engagement skills.
• HNC or Incorporated Engineer status, with a valid driving licence or mobility support.
• Customer-focused, flexible and proactive approach with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of flood risk management, land drainage and highway drainage responsibilities.
• Investigate and report flooding incidents and maintain records/databases.
• Prepare and manage minor drainage improvement programmes arising from flood investigations.
• Support development and delivery of flood risk management schemes and projects.
• Manage routine inspection programmes for culverts and drainage infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Risk Management Authorities and partners to develop solutions.
• Engage with residents, businesses and providers, communicating flood risk clearly.
• Contribute to service improvement and best practices.

Skills

Civil engineering

Flood risk management

GIS / ICT systems

Partnership working

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC in a relevant discipline

Tools

GIS

Job description

Gateshead Council is seeking a Flood Risk Engineer to support flood risk management, land drainage and highway drainage across Gateshead. You will investigate incidents, manage drainage improvement programmes and contribute to resilience for local communities.

You will work with Risk Management Authorities, partners and residents, applying civil engineering knowledge, GIS and asset management systems to deliver practical solutions and continuous improvement.