Technician - Flood Risk Management

Leicestershire County Council; Nanpantan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technician for the Infrastructure Planning Team. The successful candidate will manage flood incidents, assess applications, and support flood mitigation projects. Applicants should possess NVQ Level 3 in a related subject and experience in Flood Risk Management or Civil Engineering. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, along with a valid driving license for travel across the county.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Flood Risk Management or Civil Engineering.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Full, valid driving license to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate flooding incidents and produce statutory reports.
• Assess applications for consent under the Land Drainage Act.
• Support delivery of flood risk initiatives.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a related subject

Job description

As a Technician within the Infrastructure Planning Team of the Environment and Transport Department, you will support the Flood Risk Management function and help deliver the Council's role as statutory consultee in the planning process. Your work will also contribute to the Lead Local Flood Authority, the Flood Risk Management Capital Programme and Leicestershire's Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.

• Investigate flooding incidents and produce statutory reports in accordance with the Flood and Water Management Act.
• Asses applications for consent under the Land Drainage Act, including carrying out site visits and meetings with residents, contractors, developers and land owners.
• Support the delivery of the Flood Risk Management Capital Programme and other local flood risk initiatives.
• Manage your own workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and negotiate positive outcomes.
  To be successful in this role you will have:
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent such as BTEC Civil Engineering) in a related subject, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in Flood Risk Management or Civil Engineering.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work to tight timescales and agreed targets.
• A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle; travel across the county as required.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and the ability to provide evidence of supporting our values during the selection process. Application of part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016); you must be able to speak fluent English. This is an essential requirement for the role.