Transport Professional Flood Risk and Drainage

Transport Professional Flood Risk and Drainage

Job description

Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent

Play a key role in keeping the people and businesses of Leicester safe from flood risk and address the challenges of climate change.

Leicester is an expanding highly urbanised city which sits in a valley containing the River Soar. As one of the top 10 cities in the UK at risk of flooding from surface water, directly from rainfall, we assess and develop modern ways of managing flood risk to keeping the city safe. We use innovative methods to manage surface water through creating sustainable drainage features and Natural Flood Management interventions. Working as part of the Lead Local Flood Authority, you will help deliver our strategy for local flood risk management in Leicester and investigate significant local flooding incidents. Join our small and friendly Flood Risk and Drainage Team to manage flood risk from ordinary watercourses and maintain our network of highway drainage, as well as supporting our highways winter maintenance service.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Based at 90 Leycroft Road, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home. We provide training and development opportunities therefore we would welcome applications from early career professionals or graduates who are looking to kick start their career in flood risk management. Ideally, you’ll have a degree in Geography, Geology or similar environmental degree or have a foundation degree in Flood and Coastal Engineering.

This is a career graded post (Assistant Transport Professional LG Band 07 – Transport Professional LG Band 09). Appointment to a level will depend on the outcome of the selection process and experience of the successful candidate.

What you will be doing

You’ll deal with enquiries from developers, consultants, and members of the public, and provide technical advice and guidance on drainage and flood risk. You’ll respond to submitted planning applications on behalf of the Lead Local Flood Authority with respect to flood risk and encourage sustainable drainage of new development sites. Working with colleagues in our planning, highways, and other teams within the council, you’ll liaise with the Environment Agency, Severn Trent Water as well as consultants and developers.

What you will need

You’ll have experience of flood risk and the development of projects to manage this risk, either in a work or academic capacity. A team player, you’ll be able to work effectively in a busy operations office to deliver work programmes. With good spatial awareness, you will be able to read maps and diagrams, and use mapping software such as GIS or ESRI. Using strong numerical and arithmetic skills, you’ll manipulate and present numerical data. You’ll have good written and verbal communication skills and negotiation skills to able to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Self-motivated with a flexible attitude, you’ll be able to manage your own workload.

What we can offer you

As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You will enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We will also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains. For an illustrative value of your benefits package, take a look at our benefits calculator.

Join us

We are committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That is why we have designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We will do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with your application, take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment’ page.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Daniel Coles (Daniel.Coles@leicester.gov.uk / 0116 454 6880)