Flood Risk Development Control Specialist

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Calderdale, United Kingdom Calderdale Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Flood Risk Development Control Engineer to join our team at Calderdale Council. As a key member of our Strategic Infrastructure Directorate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that development in Calderdale is aligned with our flood risk management policies and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and provide advice on planning applications related to surface water management.
  • Ensure that development in Calderdale is in line with our Supplementary Planning Document on Flood Risk and Drainage.
  • Uphold the Lead Local Flood Authority's statutory role within the planning process, in accordance with local and national policies and guidance.
  • Provide specialist technical input to statutory and non-statutory planning consultation responses for surface water and flood risk management.
  • Contribute to the consenting and enforcement for works on ordinary watercourses.
Requirements
  • Experience working with water, drainage, flood risk, sustainable drainage, environmental science, geology, development, or infrastructure, or related industry.
  • Graduate level or equivalent upwards, with more than 3 years' industry experience in a related role.
  • Degree or equivalent training in Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or equivalent specialism training.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Good understanding of the principles of flood risk management, land drainage systems, and LLFA functions.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary, starting from £39,185 at Grade PO5 up to Grade PO8, £42,403.
  • Flexible working and flexitime with the ability to work from home.
  • Highly competitive pension scheme with West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
  • Extensive training and development opportunities.
  • 26 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, and five extra days after five years' continuous local government service.


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