Senior Engineer (Reservoirs)

Doe Park Water Activities Centre; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking a Senior Engineer (Reservoirs) to join the Land Drainage and Flood Risk Management Team within the Growth Directorate. You will provide expert guidance on reservoir safety, flood risk, drainage design, and planning matters, helping the council meet statutory duties as Reservoir Owner and Lead Local Flood Authority.

You will oversee reservoir management activities, support sustainable development, and lead investigations into flood events, collaborating with partners

Qualifications

• Experience as an engineer in reservoir management.
• Knowledge of planning and drainage regulations.
• Ability to provide expert technical advice on reservoir safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure statutory responsibilities as Lead Local Flood Authority and Reservoir Owner.
• Provide technical expertise in flood risk assessment and drainage design.
• Advise on planning applications related to surface water and flood risk.
• Oversee reservoir management activities including maintenance and contracts.
• Lead investigations into flooding incidents and report findings.

Skills

Reservoir safety

Flood risk assessment

Drainage design

Job description

Team Description

The Land Drainage and Flood Risk Management Team plays a vital role in protecting communities, infrastructure and the environment across the Bradford District. Working as part of Planning, Transportation and Highways within the Growth Directorate, the team delivers the Council's responsibilities as the Lead Local Flood Authority and manages the Council's reservoir assets. We work collaboratively with partner organisations and regulatory bodies, and closely engage with local communities, developers and elected members to reduce flood risk, improve resilience and support sustainable development across the district.

Job Introduction

The Land Drainage and Flood Risk Management Team plays a vital role in protecting communities, infrastructure and the environment across the Bradford District. Working as part of Planning, Transportation and Highways within the Growth Directorate, the team delivers the Council's responsibilities as the Lead Local Flood Authority and manages the Council's reservoir assets. We work collaboratively with partner organisations and regulatory bodies, and closely engage with local communities, developers and elected members to reduce flood risk, improve resilience and support sustainable development across the district.

Role And Main Responsibilities

We are looking for a Senior Engineer (Reservoirs) to join our dedicated Land Drainage and Flood Risk Management Team within the Growth Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in managing the Council's reservoir responsibilities, delivering flood risk management projects and supporting sustainable development across the Bradford District.

As a technical specialist, you will provide expert advice on reservoir safety, flood risk management, drainage design and planning matters. You will help ensure the Council meets its statutory duties as both Reservoir Owner and Lead Local Flood Authority, whilst contributing to projects that protect communities from flooding and support the district's growth ambitions. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.

The Main Responsibilities Of This Role

• Ensure the Council fulfils its statutory responsibilities as both Lead Local Flood Authority and Reservoir Owner.
• Provide technical expertise in flood risk assessment, drainage engineering and the design of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Assess and provide specialist advice on planning applications in relation to surface water management and flood risk.
• Oversee reservoir management activities, including maintenance programmes, procurement, contract administration and site supervision of engineering schemes.
• Lead investigations into flooding incidents and prepare statutory flood investigation reports, whilst working closely with internal and external partners to deliver flood risk management solutions.

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

Attached documents

• Senior Engineer (Reservoirs) 50233252.pdf