Contract to start ASAP until 20-05-25 with a possible extension. Purpose of the post: The Flood Risk Management (FRM) Team are responsible for managing the local flood risk of approximately 240,000 residents in one of the highest flood risk areas in Wales. In delivering the management of flood risk for the authority the FRM team undertake a wide range of regulatory functions principally identified within the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and Land Drainage Act 1991: Regulatory functions (Consenting and Enforcement), Developing and Maintaining a Local Strategy Flood Investigations, Asset Management, Sustainable Drainage Approval, Flooding Awareness and Communication. The team further, delivers a wide range of Flood Alleviation schemes which includes, Natural Flood Risk Management (NFM), Sustainable Drainage (SuDs), Property Flood Resilience/Resistance (PFR) measures along with more traditional interventions to mitigate flooding from local sources (Surface Water, Ground Water and Ordinary Watercourses). We are seeking to appoint a suitable person to the role of Senior Engineer. The post-holder will be contributing to the development, implementation, and management of all requirements of the Land Drainage Act 1991, Flood Risk Regulations 2009 Flood and Water Management Act 2010 with a principal focus around ordinary watercourse consents, Land Drainage Bylaw Consents and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs) Approvals. What you will deliver: To make a positive contribution to the achievement of the objectives and performance targets as set out in the Business Plan for the Strategic Projects Section. To assist in the management of the resources, financial, human and physical of the Strategic Projects Section. To develop, implement and manage the Local Flood Risk Strategy. To assist in the management and implementation of all requirements of the Land Drainage Act 1991, Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and Flood Risk Regulations 2009. To consider outline and detailed planning applications for their potential effects on local sources if flood risk and to respond accordingly to the Development Control Section. To manage a programme of flood risk management activities including, but not limited to, the creation of plans and policies, flooding awareness, flood warning, risk mapping, capital works and asset management. RQ1418005 Senior Engineer Senior Engineer Senior Engineer Senior Engineer Senior Engineer