Join our dedicated team as a Senior Flood Risk Investigation Officer, where you’ll play a crucial role in safeguarding communities across Cheshire East. Working alongside the Flood Risk Manager, you’ll help implement and communicate the latest responsibilities under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. Your key duties will include investigating significant flooding incidents within your designated area, supporting fellow Flood Risk Officers, and overseeing transient works such as jetting and CCTV inspections of drainage infrastructure. Additionally, you’ll contribute to managing the Capital Program budget, focusing on Level 3 projects and external funding opportunities. You'll also support the maintenance of the LLFA’s Asset Register and collaborate with Flood Risk Engineers on site visits for planning applications.
The Role
1. To assist the Flood Risk Manager in the delivery of the flood risk functions, new duties and responsibilities.
2. Assist with delivery of Strategic Flood Risk Management Body and Flood Risk Management Strategy.
3. Assist with regulation and technical adequacy of new development and drainage works activity.
4. To review and improve the quality of the existing data relating to flood risk in the local area.
5. To improve the understanding of flood risk in the local area by reviewing existing information and data and by seeking additional data sources.
Minimum Requirements
1. Experience of corresponding with members of the public, Council Members, MPs, and stakeholders using all forms of communication.
2. Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
3. Full clean driving licence.
4. Experience in completing drainage investigations, relating to a number of flood sources.
At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.
Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.
In return for your hard work you will receive:
* Sick Pay
* Competitive salary
* Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
* A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc.
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme
The Company
We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.
Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.
If you require further details, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0330 311 2502 or e-mail them on careers@ringwayjacobs.com, or click on the “Apply Now” button. This will take you to a login page, where you will need to create an account to continue your application. Once you have created an account you will be able to see where your application is up to and apply for other opportunities within Ringway Jacobs.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
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