Upper Ouse Catchment Engineer

Attractive benefits package

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Car Allowance

About Us (WMA)

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.

The role is focused on leading proactive engagement with new development and third-party works within the Board’s catchment at a variety of scales, including major developments such as urban expansions, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Universal Studios.

The aim of the role is to ensure that new development does not increase flood risk, primarily through the following objectives:

• Use the Board’s regulatory functions (as per the Land Drainage Act 1991, including Byelaws) to effectively manage / meaningfully engage with new works or developments at a variety of scales.
• Work closely with the Board’s partner organisations (notably Lead Local Flood Authorities and Planning Authorities) to promote best practice, partnership working and ultimately reduce the impact of works / development on flood risk locally.

The post holder will be encouraged to think strategically and innovatively to achieve this core aim.

For more information about the role or the WMA, please visit our website
www.wlma.org.uk
or contact Cathryn Brady
on 01553 819600
or cathryn.brady@wlma.org.uk

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