Land Drainage and Flood Risk Officer (Ref: 2024_1102)

Being an island the way we manage water and flood risk is crucial, and we are looking for a confident and professional person to fill this post to support the Council's duties as a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) and Local Planning Authority (LPA).

You will provide advice to other council departments, elected members, outside agencies, developers/applicants, and the public on matters related to drainage and flood risk.

The role will also involve assisting Planning and Enforcement colleagues in relation to breaches of planning and land drainage legislation, assisting with SuDS approval and flood investigations, and checking on-site drainage works are compliant with approved plans and conditions.

You will also act as a specialist technical advisor assisting with the review, assessment and determination of applications for Ordinary Watercourse Consent, as well as planning applications where drainage and/or flood risk are being considered.

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