Engineering Team Manager (Flood Risk Management)

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Halifax seeks an enthusiastic candidate for a key position in their Flood Risk Management team. The successful applicant will provide expertise in flood risk initiatives, manage programs aimed at enhancing community resilience, and represent the council in stakeholder meetings. Required qualifications include a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in flood risk management. This role promises the opportunity to significantly impact climate resilience efforts within the community.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and budget monitoring skills.
• Experience with collaborative working.
• Excellent management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective advice and expertise within Flood Risk Management.
• Manage flood risk management initiatives and deliver programs.
• Represent the Council at regional meetings and secure funding.

Skills

Organisational skills

Budget monitoring

Communication

Negotiation skills

Public speaking

Education

Degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience

Job description

Note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven candidate to join our Flood Risk Management team at Calderdale Council. Calderdale has a strong history of partnership working across the borough and our goal in the team is to reduce flood risk, increase resilience, enhance biodiversity and reduce the impact of the global climate crisis in our communities. If you have a keen interest in helping people and improving the environment this opportunity is the perfect fit.

Responsibilities

The role will provide effective advice and expertise within the Flood Risk Management team of Strategic Infrastructure to ensure that it makes the maximum contribution to the regeneration and sustainability of the borough. The team is responsible for leading and managing flood risk management initiatives, ensuring the effective delivery of a programme of works aimed at reducing flood risk to communities, infrastructure and improving the environment. This team are involved in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, resource coordination and monitoring the progress and impact of the Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Investment Programme and other major climate resilience programmes.

In addition to programme delivery the role involves managing the capital programme team to ensure strategic direction, legal compliance and alignment with Council objectives. It includes representing the Council at regional meetings to foster collaboration with stakeholders, securing funding from traditional and innovative sources and developing policies and strategic action plans for effective flood risk management.

The role requires strong communication and partnership skills to maintain productive stakeholder relationships, navigate differing perspectives and support the successful delivery of programme objectives.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong organisational and budget monitoring skills and be familiar with collaborative working. Excellent management, communication and negotiation skills are required, along with experience of public speaking in a challenging environment and working with elected members. Extensive experience in Flood Risk Management and a degree level qualification in a relevant area or equivalent experience are essential.

Additional Information

Closing Date: 5th January 2026

Interview Date: 14th January 2026

We may utilise digital interview methods.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and challenge inequality. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under‑represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.