Senior Engineer - Drainage and Flood Risk Management
£36,876 - £42,683
Due to team expansion, we have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer (Drainage & Flood Risk Management) to join our Economy & Infrastructure directorate team.
An important time to join Solihull Council, this role allows you to play a fundamental part in developing and delivering our flood risk management agenda, which will make a real difference to our residents across the borough, particularly those who have experienced flooding in recent years. With an extensive local plan consisting of significant new housing and regeneration projects, as well as national schemes such as HS2, this role will see you working in partnership with other Risk Management Authorities and developers to ensure the Council achieves its vision where everyone in the Borough has an equal chance to be healthier, happier, safer, and more prosperous.
As Senior Engineer – Drainage & Flood Risk Management, you will be:
Leading on the development and submission of Flood Risk Management projects and schemes.
Responsible for securing funding and submitting bids for Flood Defence Grant in Aid and Local Levy.
Working in partnership with developers of strategic planning sites to enable the delivery of schemes.
Managing the on ground delivery of flood risk management schemes and maintain relationships with communities affected by flooding.
You will have:
A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar) or extended experience.
Experience of working in flood risk management
Experience of creating business cases and submitting bids for Flood Defence Grant in Aid funding / Local Levy funding.
Experience of reviewing major planning applications for suitability and compliance.
In return, this is a challenging yet incredibly rewarding role where you will be playing a crucial part in all stages of our flood risk management lifecycle, from concept to implementation.
We also offer:
Flexible working, including flexi leave up to 24 days per year and agile working arrangements
Generous annual leave entitlements with opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
Family and carer friendly policies
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee benefits including a staff discount card
If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Ed Bradford, Principal Engineer on 0121 704 6477.
Interview Date - Thursday 12 March 2020
We believe in recruiting the best person for the job, using fair and open selection based on knowledge, experience, skills and behaviours. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and we are keen to address areas of under representation in our workforce and would particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from the BAME community, disabled people and people from the LGBT+ Community.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 1st of March
07 Feb, 2020
Full time
Senior Engineer - Drainage and Flood Risk Management
£36,876 - £42,683
Due to team expansion, we have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer (Drainage & Flood Risk Management) to join our Economy & Infrastructure directorate team.
An important time to join Solihull Council, this role allows you to play a fundamental part in developing and delivering our flood risk management agenda, which will make a real difference to our residents across the borough, particularly those who have experienced flooding in recent years. With an extensive local plan consisting of significant new housing and regeneration projects, as well as national schemes such as HS2, this role will see you working in partnership with other Risk Management Authorities and developers to ensure the Council achieves its vision where everyone in the Borough has an equal chance to be healthier, happier, safer, and more prosperous.
As Senior Engineer – Drainage & Flood Risk Management, you will be:
Leading on the development and submission of Flood Risk Management projects and schemes.
Responsible for securing funding and submitting bids for Flood Defence Grant in Aid and Local Levy.
Working in partnership with developers of strategic planning sites to enable the delivery of schemes.
Managing the on ground delivery of flood risk management schemes and maintain relationships with communities affected by flooding.
You will have:
A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar) or extended experience.
Experience of working in flood risk management
Experience of creating business cases and submitting bids for Flood Defence Grant in Aid funding / Local Levy funding.
Experience of reviewing major planning applications for suitability and compliance.
In return, this is a challenging yet incredibly rewarding role where you will be playing a crucial part in all stages of our flood risk management lifecycle, from concept to implementation.
We also offer:
Flexible working, including flexi leave up to 24 days per year and agile working arrangements
Generous annual leave entitlements with opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
Family and carer friendly policies
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee benefits including a staff discount card
If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Ed Bradford, Principal Engineer on 0121 704 6477.
Interview Date - Thursday 12 March 2020
We believe in recruiting the best person for the job, using fair and open selection based on knowledge, experience, skills and behaviours. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and we are keen to address areas of under representation in our workforce and would particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from the BAME community, disabled people and people from the LGBT+ Community.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 1st of March
Climate Change Officer: Epping Forest District Council
Full time post for 2 years with scope for extension. Salary grade £38,500- £41,301
Epping Forest District Council has declared a Climate Emergency and is looking for a determined, talented and innovative officer to drive forward our pledge to do everything we can to be carbon neutral by 2030.
You will be influential in delivering, the Council’s Climate Change Action Plan and Air Quality Strategy, and within this framework you will develop an ambitious programme of activities to reduce energy consumption and emissions from homes, businesses and from the Council’s own operations. You will work closely with another newly created post, the Sustainable Transport Officer, to deliver initiatives that reduce emissions from transport by promoting sustainable transport and encouraging consumer behaviour change and you will support the implementation of high standards of sustainability within all development coming forward within the District’s Local Plan. Key to this exciting role will be the securing of both commitment and ownership from a wide range of partners to deliver effective change across the District.
You will have a relevant Degree/ qualification and/or previous experience working in a similar environmental sustainability and climate change role. You will be well informed about the climate agenda including carbon management, including the challenges this presents and able to provide professional advice and share best practice with Officers in this respect.
You will have strong verbal communication skills to build effective relationships and to influence, communicate and negotiate with a diverse range of individuals across the Council and with external partners and organisations.
You will be confident in writing reports and producing evidence-led strategies and policies on climate change and environmental sustainability that are aligned across the council. Crucially, you will also ensure a robust monitoring framework is established that will clearly show progress.
Above all, you will be an enthusiastic, driven individual with a passion for the environment and commitment to deliver change through the climate emergency agenda.
In return we offer. In return we offer a competitive salary, flexible and agile working and generous holiday entitlement.
For an informal chat, please contact Sally Devine (Regulatory Services) 01992 564149. To make an application, please visit the Epping Forest Council website https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/jobs/
05 Feb, 2020
Full time
Climate Change Officer: Epping Forest District Council
Full time post for 2 years with scope for extension. Salary grade £38,500- £41,301
Epping Forest District Council has declared a Climate Emergency and is looking for a determined, talented and innovative officer to drive forward our pledge to do everything we can to be carbon neutral by 2030.
You will be influential in delivering, the Council’s Climate Change Action Plan and Air Quality Strategy, and within this framework you will develop an ambitious programme of activities to reduce energy consumption and emissions from homes, businesses and from the Council’s own operations. You will work closely with another newly created post, the Sustainable Transport Officer, to deliver initiatives that reduce emissions from transport by promoting sustainable transport and encouraging consumer behaviour change and you will support the implementation of high standards of sustainability within all development coming forward within the District’s Local Plan. Key to this exciting role will be the securing of both commitment and ownership from a wide range of partners to deliver effective change across the District.
You will have a relevant Degree/ qualification and/or previous experience working in a similar environmental sustainability and climate change role. You will be well informed about the climate agenda including carbon management, including the challenges this presents and able to provide professional advice and share best practice with Officers in this respect.
You will have strong verbal communication skills to build effective relationships and to influence, communicate and negotiate with a diverse range of individuals across the Council and with external partners and organisations.
You will be confident in writing reports and producing evidence-led strategies and policies on climate change and environmental sustainability that are aligned across the council. Crucially, you will also ensure a robust monitoring framework is established that will clearly show progress.
Above all, you will be an enthusiastic, driven individual with a passion for the environment and commitment to deliver change through the climate emergency agenda.
In return we offer. In return we offer a competitive salary, flexible and agile working and generous holiday entitlement.
For an informal chat, please contact Sally Devine (Regulatory Services) 01992 564149. To make an application, please visit the Epping Forest Council website https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/jobs/
Epping Forest District Council
Epping Forest, United Kingdom
Sustainable Transport Officer: Epping Forest District Council
Full time post for 2 years with scope for extension. Salary grade £38,500- £41,301
Epping Forest District Council has declared a Climate Emergency and is looking for a determined, talented and innovative officer to co-ordinate and the develop a sustainable transport strategy and action plan.
You will work collaboratively with the Climate Change Officer, to deliver initiatives that reduce emissions from transport by promoting sustainable transport and encouraging consumer behaviour change. The role will support the implementation of high standards of sustainability within all development coming forward within the District’s Local Plan. Key to this exciting role will be the securing of both commitment and ownership from a wide range of partners to deliver effective change across the District.
You will have a relevant Degree/ professional qualification and/or previous experience working in a similar sustainable transport role. You will be well informed about sustainable transport agenda and options to promote behaviour change, including the challenges this presents and able to provide professional advice and share best practice with Officers in this respect.
You will have strong verbal communication skills to build effective relationships and to influence, communicate and negotiate with a diverse range of individuals across the Council and with external partners and organisations.
You will be confident in writing reports and producing evidence-led strategies and policies on sustainable transport that are aligned across the council. Crucially, you will also ensure a robust monitoring framework is established that will clearly show progress.
Above all, you will be an enthusiastic, driven individual with a passion for sustainable transport and commitment to deliver change through the sustainable transport agenda.
In return we offer. In return we offer a competitive salary, flexible and agile working and generous holiday entitlement.
For an informal chat, please contact James Warwick (Contracts and Technical) 01992 564350. To make an application, please visit the Epping Forest Council website https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/jobs/
05 Feb, 2020
Full time
Sustainable Transport Officer: Epping Forest District Council
Full time post for 2 years with scope for extension. Salary grade £38,500- £41,301
Epping Forest District Council has declared a Climate Emergency and is looking for a determined, talented and innovative officer to co-ordinate and the develop a sustainable transport strategy and action plan.
You will work collaboratively with the Climate Change Officer, to deliver initiatives that reduce emissions from transport by promoting sustainable transport and encouraging consumer behaviour change. The role will support the implementation of high standards of sustainability within all development coming forward within the District’s Local Plan. Key to this exciting role will be the securing of both commitment and ownership from a wide range of partners to deliver effective change across the District.
You will have a relevant Degree/ professional qualification and/or previous experience working in a similar sustainable transport role. You will be well informed about sustainable transport agenda and options to promote behaviour change, including the challenges this presents and able to provide professional advice and share best practice with Officers in this respect.
You will have strong verbal communication skills to build effective relationships and to influence, communicate and negotiate with a diverse range of individuals across the Council and with external partners and organisations.
You will be confident in writing reports and producing evidence-led strategies and policies on sustainable transport that are aligned across the council. Crucially, you will also ensure a robust monitoring framework is established that will clearly show progress.
Above all, you will be an enthusiastic, driven individual with a passion for sustainable transport and commitment to deliver change through the sustainable transport agenda.
In return we offer. In return we offer a competitive salary, flexible and agile working and generous holiday entitlement.
For an informal chat, please contact James Warwick (Contracts and Technical) 01992 564350. To make an application, please visit the Epping Forest Council website https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/jobs/
