Water Management Lead: Flood Response & Drainage

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

North Worcestershire Water Management is seeking a Senior Water Management Officer to protect and enhance the water environment in North Worcestershire. Responsibilities include responding to planning applications and flood events. Candidates should have a degree in environmental science and skills in report writing and negotiation. This is a temporary role expected to last up to 12 months and involves collaboration with local councils and the Environment Agency.

Qualifications

• Degree level understanding of environmental science or related field.
• Ability to negotiate with developers for sustainable drainage schemes.
• Experience in responding to flood events and drainage problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead response and planned work in the Redditch area.
• Authorize consents for works in watercourses.
• Engage with community and collaborate with the Environment Agency.

Skills

Knowledge of watercourses

Analytical skills

Report writing

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

North Worcestershire Water Management is seeking a Senior Water Management Officer to protect and enhance the water environment in North Worcestershire. Responsibilities include responding to planning applications and flood events. Candidates should have a degree in environmental science and skills in report writing and negotiation. This is a temporary role expected to last up to 12 months and involves collaboration with local councils and the Environment Agency.