Assistant Engineer (Flood Risk Management)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven team member who can help the Council fulfil its statutory role as Lead Local Flood Authority. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Flood Risk Management Team in Calderdale. The team leads the Council's role as Lead Local Flood Authority, working with risk management partners to manage flood risk across the Borough. Calderdale has a strong history of partnership working across the borough and our goal in the team is to reduce flood risk, increase resilience and reduce the impact of the global climate crisis in our communities so if you have a keen interest in helping people and improving the environment this opportunity is the perfect fit. An opportunity has arisen that would directly support delivery of the Council's priority of tackling the climate emergency and reducing flood risk. The role will provide effective advice and expertise within the Flood Risk Management team of Strategic Infrastructure to ensure that it makes the maximum contribution to the regeneration and sustainability of the district through effective delivery of the statutory responsibilities of the Lead Local Flood Authority with particular regard to the effective and proactive implementation of flood risk management matters. The role is key to ensuring that the council adheres to its duties as Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), in particular Section 19 and 21 of the Flood & Water Management Act 2010 in delivering its duties under the Land Drainage Act 1991. The role requires providing updates to councillors and members of the public on flooding issues including attending meetings in person with flood victims and ward members. The role will manage our watercourse maintenance contractors undertaking activities throughout the district such as asset repair, debris/trash screen clearances and land management works. This includes ensuring that our standards are being met in terms of both Health & Safety and quality of work. The role requires extensive knowledge of flood risk/civil engineering assets, contractor management, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. The role will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge of flood risk management and to gain a breadth of experience through the delivery of a wide range of flood risk management initiatives.

If you have recent experience in Flood Risk Management and related investigations, we would welcome your application. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills and have a strong understanding of the principals of flood risk management and land drainage systems. The successful candidate will have a Level 4 or equivalent qualification or experience. You will be an excellent negotiator and someone who finds solution finding second nature., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities. We aspire to be a place where talent and enterprise can thrive and all employees are supported and encouraged to share their enterprising ideas. A place defined by our innate kindness and resilience, by how our people care for each other, are able to recover from setbacks and are full of hope. Calderdale will stand out, be known, and be distinctive. A great place to visit, work, but most importantly, a place to live a larger life. While working for an organisation that really cares and supports its staff, you will also benefit from:

• Flexible working and the ability to work from home in most roles.
• Highly competitive pension scheme.
• Extensive training and development.
• A minimum of 26 days annual leave.
• Five extra days after five years continuous local government service.
• The option to buy more, plus bank holidays.
• Family friendly policies to support parental leave
• Access to employee benefit schemes like cycle to work
• A range of Employee Network groups, which include Race Charter, LGBTQ and Disability Forum.
If you are interested, look at the job profiles at the attached link and feel free to get in touch to discuss the roles further. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.