Hybrid Flood & Coastal Technical Project Lead

Somerset County Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Paid volunteering opportunities

30 days’ annual leave plus bank hols

Job summary

Somerset Council's Flood and Coastal team is looking for a Flood and Coastal Technical Project Officer to help plan and deliver projects across Somerset. You'll work with partners, contractors and stakeholders to ensure safety, efficiency and quality in line with standards.

This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working, a supportive team and opportunities to develop technical and project management expertise while making a tangible local 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 management

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Somerset Council's Flood and Coastal team is looking for a Flood and Coastal Technical Project Officer to help plan and deliver projects across Somerset. You'll work with partners, contractors and stakeholders to ensure safety, efficiency and quality in line with standards.

This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working, a supportive team and opportunities to develop technical and project management expertise while making a tangible local impact.