Senior Flood Risk Engineer – Lead Risk Solutions for Lancashire

Lancashire County Council; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Flood Risk Engineer to join the Flood Risk Management Team, helping to reduce flood risk across Lancashire and protect residents, businesses, critical infrastructure and the environment.

You will lead investigations of flood incidents, develop risk solutions, manage projects and support delivery of statutory responsibilities under flood risk legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant subject area.
• Experience of preparing technical reports and presenting complex information clearly.
• Experience of managing projects and contributing to policy and procedural development.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience of leading or supervising technical staff.
• A good understanding of flood risk management legislation, governance and industry best practice.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience within flood and coastal risk management or planning environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Investigate flood incidents and identify risk reduction solutions.
• Manage projects and support policy and procedural development.
• Communicate complex information to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Lead or supervise technical staff and coordinate team efforts.
• Collaborate with residents, councils and environment agencies to deliver outcomes.
• Work across Lancashire delivering flood risk management services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Project management

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Flood Risk Engineer to join the Flood Risk Management Team, helping to reduce flood risk across Lancashire and protect residents, businesses, critical infrastructure and the environment.

You will lead investigations of flood incidents, develop risk solutions, manage projects and support delivery of statutory responsibilities under flood risk legislation.