Flood Risk Engineer

Leicestershire County Council; Quorn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Flood Risk Management Project Manager to oversee an extensive capital programme and provide supervisory support to their team. This role involves conducting site visits, engaging with stakeholders, and managing project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a degree in an appropriate field and strong project management experience, particularly related to flood risks.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in flood risk management.
• Demonstrable project management knowledge.
• Experience supervising teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage flood risk management capital programme.
• Provide supervisory support to team members.
• Conduct site visits and meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for someone to manage our extensive Flood risk management capital programme whilst also assisting in the delivery of statutory functions and providing line management and supervisory support to team members.

This role will involve working alongside and providing supervisory support to colleagues in the Flood Risk Management team carrying site visits and site meetings with residents, contractors, developers and land owners to investigate possible solutions to known flooding issues, writing business cases and funding bids and taking a leading role in the delivery of a multi‑million pound project portfolio. Also providing technical advice to Members partners and stakeholders including writing reports where appropriate.

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore wherever possible we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term‑time working, part‑time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working etc.

You will enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment and have experience of managing your own workload and working to deadlines. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

In return you will receive a varied workload, the support of colleagues and an opportunity to shape the direction of growth in Leicestershire.

About You

To apply for this post you must have:

• A degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. Civil Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering, etc.) or equivalent demonstrable work experience of project managing flood risk related projects.
• Demonstratable knowledge and experience of project management processes commensurate with Environment Agency requirements.
• Demonstratable knowledge and experience of the development of flood risk management policies and strategies.
• Proven experience of supervising and managing members of a team with varied workloads both in technical aspects and performance management.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully engaging with customers/clients/stakeholders including attending and producing materials for meetings, exhibitions, etc. and liaising with elected members.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to provide relevant concise written advice and negotiate successful outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of working to tight timescales and agreed targets.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to shared values; you may be asked to evidence demonstration of these during the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.