Flood and Coastal Technical Project Officer

Somerset County Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' annual leave

LGPS pension

Hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council's Flood and Coastal team is seeking a Flood and Coastal Technical Project Officer to help plan and deliver projects that protect communities and infrastructure from flood and coastal risks. You will collaborate with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to drive safe, efficient delivery to high standards.

You will lead and support project delivery from planning through to completion, monitor budgets and progress, manage risks, and provide technical advice.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing and delivering technical projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles, processes and controls.
• Understanding of budgeting, risk management and project monitoring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of flood and coastal projects from planning through to completion.
• Monitor project progress, budgets and performance to ensure successful outcomes.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants and partner organisations throughout project delivery.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Provide technical advice and project support to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, project documentation and updates for a range of audiences.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder relations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Flood and Coastal team, delivering projects that help protect communities, infrastructure and the environment from flood and coastal risks. You'll work on meaningful projects with real local impact while developing your technical and project management expertise within a supportive and collaborative team.

About the Role

As a Flood and Coastal Technical Project Officer, you'll support the planning and delivery of flood and coastal projects across Somerset. You'll work with colleagues, contractors, partners and stakeholders to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Lead and support the delivery of flood and coastal projects from planning through to completion.
• Monitor project progress, budgets and performance to ensure successful outcomes.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants and partner organisations throughout project delivery.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Provide technical advice and project support to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, project documentation and updates for a range of audiences.
  Experience of managing and delivering technical projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles, processes and controls.
• Understanding of budgeting, risk management and project monitoring.
• Experience of building positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills.
  At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England’s most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.