Senior Flood Risk Engineer
Are you an experienced Senior Flood Risk Engineer looking for a new role?
As a Senior Flood Risk Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring new development meets the requirements of the Council's Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, Flood Risk Assessments, and the Surface Water Management Plan and to provide technical advice to colleagues in both Flood Risk Management & Drainage and Planning Group
Key Responsibilities:
·Provide drainage and flood risk advice relating to development adoptions, planning applications and for planning appeal hearings, where required.
·Ensure that the Council is able to meet its legal responsibilities in relation to Sustainable Drainage Systems on both the Highway and in the public realm including an approval process and enforcement.
·Provide Sustainable Drainage System guidance and support to developers and in particular, supporting the Council's Development Control function.
Essential Experience:
·Knowledge of Flood Risk Management, drainage projects and the maintenance of highway drainage.
·Working knowledge of Sustainable Drainage Systems and the current thinking on the effects of climate change on the urban environment.
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Leah at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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Carrington West
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B9 5PX, England
£40,000 - £48,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The role of Senior Flood Risk Engineer involves ensuring that new developments comply with the Council's Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and providing technical advice.
- Key responsibilities include offering drainage and flood risk advice for development adoptions and planning applications, as well as ensuring compliance with Sustainable Drainage Systems.
- Candidates should have knowledge of Flood Risk Management, drainage projects, and Sustainable Drainage Systems, with a focus on the impact of climate change on urban environments.
- The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000 per year.
- Interested applicants can contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West for further details and are encouraged to submit their CV even if the position does not perfectly match their preferences.
