Flood & Coastal Technical Project Lead (Hybrid)

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ annual leave

LGPS pension

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Paid volunteering opportunities

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking a Flood and Coastal Technical Project Officer to support planning and delivery of flood and coastal projects across Somerset. You will work with colleagues, contractors and partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, opportunities to develop technical and project management expertise, and the chance to contribute to meaningful local projects with real community impact.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 delivery

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & monitoring

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking a Flood and Coastal Technical Project Officer to support planning and delivery of flood and coastal projects across Somerset. You will work with colleagues, contractors and partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, opportunities to develop technical and project management expertise, and the chance to contribute to meaningful local projects with real community impact.