Flood & Coastal Engineer — Hybrid, Protect Communities

Somerset County Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

Somerset Council seeks a Flood and Coastal Engineer to provide technical expertise across flood risk management, drainage and coastal protection, supporting the Council's Lead Local Flood Authority role.

You'll collaborate with Environment Agency, water companies and communities to shape strategies and deliver projects that protect people and the environment.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working, a strong pension, and opportunities to influence planning decisions across Somerset.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience providing professional and technical advice on flood and coastal management.
• Knowledge of legislation relating to flood risk and coastal management.
• Experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects, ideally involving flood risk, drainage or coastal protection.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on flood and coastal management issues to colleagues, partners and external stakeholders.
• Support the development and delivery of flood defence, drainage and coastal management projects.
• Review planning applications and drainage proposals, helping to ensure flood risk is appropriately managed.
• Carry out site visits and investigations to assess flood and coastal management issues and monitor project progress.
• Work closely with organisations such as the Environment Agency, water companies and local communities to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to the delivery of Somerset's Local Flood Risk Strategy and the Council's statutory flood and coastal management responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Flood and coastal management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Somerset Council seeks a Flood and Coastal Engineer to provide technical expertise across flood risk management, drainage and coastal protection, supporting the Council's Lead Local Flood Authority role.

You'll collaborate with Environment Agency, water companies and communities to shape strategies and deliver projects that protect people and the environment.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working, a strong pension, and opportunities to influence planning decisions across Somerset.