Southampton City Council

As a Lead Local Flood Authority, Southampton City Council has a responsibility towards the management of flood risk from surface water, groundwater and ordinary watercourses. With a number of projects underway to reduce flood risk, we are looking to recruit an experienced and dedicated individual to join the team as Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Officer. The successful candidate will act as the Council’s lead professional and technical advisor on matters relating to surface water flood risk and sustainable drainage. This varied role will see you supporting the Flood Risk Management service with the development and delivery of various plans, strategies and policies to improve the understanding of surface water flood risk and to achieve multiple environmental benefits.  You will be working with a variety of both internal and external stakeholders each with differing levels of technical understanding therefore good written and verbal communication skills are...