Flood & Coastal Project Lead – Technical Delivery (Hybrid)

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

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.