Flood Risk Engineer

Attractive benefits package

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Norfolk Pension Fund)
• Private Medical Scheme
• Generous Leave Entitlement (24 days, rising in increments to 29 days after 6 years continuous service. Plus Christmas Eve, New Years Eve and typically 8 days Bank Holiday)
• Car Allowance of £255 per month

About us

The Water Management Alliance (WMA) is a group of like-minded Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) who share vision, values and standards and have chosen to jointly administer their affairs in order to reduce costs, strengthen their own organisations and increase influence at both regional and national level. An overview of the WMA can be found on our homepage.

Internal Drainage Boards (“IDBs”) are local public authorities that manage flood risk and land drainage within areas of special drainage need in England. IDBs undertake a vast range of vital work to reduce flood risk and manage water in a way that meets the local needs of residents, businesses and agriculture in accordance with their environmental duties whilst enhancing the ecological wellbeing of their districts.

About the role

Working in the East of England, this is a fantastic opportunity for a career in water engineering management. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is willing to learn and be a part of a hard-working team.

The Flood Risk Engineer is a key part of the operations team. The purpose of the role is to support the Operations Managers in the development and delivery of maintenance programmes, and to work with the Partnership Project Engineers and Area Manager provide engineering and practical input on projects that improve the function or environment of the area.

Core tasks include:

• Assessing the requirement for work based on the maintenance programmes for the relevant Board
• Developing AutoCAD drawings and safety paperwork
• Being involved in the briefing of work on site and managing the delivery of routine maintenance on the ground
• Liaising with landowners and 3^rd parties on the Board plans for work
• Being involved in the delivery of environmental engineering projects, such as river restorations and improvements, as well as other civil engineering work. This will also include assisting with budgeting and tendering activities and monitoring work on site.
• Providing support on all engineering and operations delivery matters.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the running of the drainage boards within the Eastern This will include involvement with the maintenance, repair and replacement of the Boards assets.
• Delivery of work on site and in the workshop, in a safe, lawful and competent manner in accordance with the Board’s procedures, policies and standards. Lead by example and be involved in the continuous improvement of the standards we work to.
• Involvement with the preparation and promoting of grant applications/work programmes for submission to DEFRA/EA and other bodies.
• Working with partners, community groups and stakeholders to design and deliver successful projects and work programmes.
• Liaising with Finance and Operations Delivery team to assist in the preparation of budgets.
• Preparing work in line with work programmes and liaising with the Operations Manager and Technical Support team accordingly.
• Responding at times of emergency, as and when necessary or required.
• Dealing with queries, undertaking routine correspondence and liaising with the public.
• Assisting with the preparation of reports for Board meetings and representing the Boards at attending internal and external meetings as and when required.
• Preparing ad hoc reports, completing forms and responding to various requests for information as required.
• Maintaining and updating databases, the asset registers, asset condition assessments, sundry records. Liaising with the Data Manager to this end.
• Liaising with the Environmental Team to obtain assent from Natural England prior to undertaking works, as necessary, ensuring work programmes are designed and timed to be undertaken appropriately within the law.
• Liaising with the ICT Team to maintain the integrity of all data relating to the Boards’ drainage infrastructure.
• Working closely with other Area Managers and Project Delivery Teams both internal and external to the Water Management Alliance to share best practice.
• Providing technical support cover elsewhere within the Water Management Alliance, as and when required by the Area Manager.
• Keeping knowledge current and up to date, by way of continuous professional development (CPD). Time and access to relevant training courses will be provided, however you will also be expected to invest a significant amount of your own time.
• Carrying out specific projects, research and any other duties that may reasonably be required by the Area Manager, the Chief Executive or the Board.

Qualifications / Experience:

The successful applicant will hold a relevant degree (e.g. Engineering, Geography, Environmental Sciences or Ecology) or an HND/HNC in an engineering-related discipline.

They should also be willing to work towards one or more of the following qualifications:

• Technician Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers

Skills / Experience:

1. Enthusiastic, positive, willing to learn and to take the opportunities presented to
2. Hold a full/valid UK driving
3. Experience of AutoCAD is an advantage
4. Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and diplomacy
5. Able to work well with others at all levels both internally and externally to resolve problems and provide solutions to complex issues.
6. Cool, calm and patient and able to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
7. Sound technical ability and a desire to develop this key
8. An interest in drainage, flood and coastal defence and water level
9. Must have awareness of Health and Safety and Environmental legislation and
10. Willing to learn how to manage projects, budgets, staff, consultants and public
11. Able to use Computer Software g. Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Internet Explorer.
12. Exhibits good judgement and able to identify options to solve problems with sound, practical solutions.

How to apply

For more information about the role or the WMA, please visit our website
www.wlma.org.uk
or contact Tom Hunter
on 01553 819600
or Tom.Hunter@wlma.org.uk.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Tom.Hunter@wlma.org.uk.