Peterborough City Council | Principal Sustainable Drainage Officer

2 weeks ago

Peterborough Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Peterborough City Council Full time

Peterborough City Councils Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) is seeking an experienced flood risk professional to help achieve the goals of our Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. As Principal Officer, you will lead a small team focused on improving the water environment, investigating flooding incidents, implementing innovative flood risk management projects, and advising on surface water management for new developments in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.

As part of Peterborough City Council, a unitary authority, you will enjoy a high degree of autonomy. You will have the opportunity to scope and commission innovative new Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and flood alleviation projects, including our upcoming Grey-to-Green project. Your work will significantly influence future developments through the planning process, allowing you to make a meaningful impact.

You will work closely with our partnership organisations to develop collaborative projects and assist in sourcing third-party funding for projects throughout the city, while ensuring we meet our statutory duties under the Flood & Water Management Act 2010, the Highways Act 1980, and other relevant flood-related regulations and local policies. And, with Schedule 3 and the formation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SABs) on the horizon, as Principal Officer, you will be instrumental in establishing this new service. You will lead the team through this period of change and collaborate with major developers during this transformative time.

Additionally, as part of the combined team, you will have the chance to collaborate closely with colleagues in the Highway Development Control team. This role will allow you to deepen your understanding of highway control, from pre-application stages to on-site implementation. You will also influence how Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are applied to adoptable highways.

Our friendly team are based at Dodson house which is easily accessed via the A1 and the superb parkway system as well as working from home days in line with the councils agile working policy. In addition to this we offer:

  • Flexible working hours scheme which allows for the ability to accrue one additional day leave per month
  • Hybrid working involving working part of the week remotely
  • 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years service) plus bank holidays
  • A generous Local Government pension scheme
  • 2 days paid volunteering

Our employee benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme

  • Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discountsas well as our Cycle to Workand Home & Electronicsschemes
  • Buy up to 10 daysadditional annual leave(pro-rata)
  • Access to car lease scheme
  • Take your bank holidays flexiblyto better suit your personal circumstances
  • Make Additional Voluntary Contributions(Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
  • Access to development opportunities includingapprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
  • Paid volunteering hourseach year so you can make a positive impact on our communityduring your normal working day
  • Access to our equality, diversity and inclusionnetwork
  • Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences areencouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

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