Delivery Lead, Flooding & Drainage — Senior Engineer

Environment Journal; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi Time Scheme

Generous Annual Leave Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Framework

Employee Wellbeing Support

Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Senior Engineer – Delivery Management (Flooding & Drainage) to lead operational delivery of drainage and flood risk interventions across Derbyshire, safeguarding communities and maintaining network resilience through effective drainage solutions and flood mitigation projects.

You will manage a team of delivery officers and oversee planning and execution of drainage works, from minor repairs to major capital schemes.

Qualifications

• Significant drainage and flood risk delivery experience within highways or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and NEC contracts; delivery best practices.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• High numeracy and analytical skills for financial and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of drainage and flood risk projects across Derbyshire.
• Oversee site investigations and develop technical drainage solutions.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and health and safety regulations.
• Manage procurement, contract administration, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with water companies, the Environment Agency and other stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets and ensure value for money; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Budget monitoring

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract administration tools

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Senior Engineer – Delivery Management (Flooding & Drainage) to lead operational delivery of drainage and flood risk interventions across Derbyshire, safeguarding communities and maintaining network resilience through effective drainage solutions and flood mitigation projects.

You will manage a team of delivery officers and oversee planning and execution of drainage works, from minor repairs to major capital schemes.