Senior Engineer (Local Lead Flood Authority)
Location: Halton, Cheshire
Salary: £36,648 - £39,186 per annum
Make a huge impact in Halton!
The Council has ambitious plans to deliver a local plan that provides a platform for future generations. To achieve this at pace, there is an organisational commitment to build operational capacity across a number of service areas.
As a result, they have a range of exciting career opportunities in roles that will directly contribute to the growth and development of their local area.
By taking on one of these roles, you'll be at the centre of the action - revitalising neighbourhoods, developing new public spaces, delivering on their sustainability priorities, and improving infrastructure.
The Role
A busy service area with an ever-expanding workload and a diversity of opportunities for development. You will be forming a small team of two Senior Engineers reporting directly to the Service Manager.
You'll be involved in all aspects of the LLFA role from start to finish; investigations, report writing, preparing funding bids, assessing flood risk, developing solutions to flooding issues and taking them from feasibility to construction completion.
Skills & Experience
You will have the ability to develop into the role, working independently, and as part of the small team, be able to interact professionally with team members, other service areas, elected members, regional flood partners and stakeholders.
Benefits
All colleagues at Halton have made a positive commitment to delivering great outcomes for the communities. In addition to working with a great team, you will have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:
- A generous leave package of 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (Increasing after 5 years' service)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Investment in your personal development
- Free car parking at HBC sites
- Access to a range of discount schemes
- Access to a car leasing scheme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
The Council want to ensure that their communities are represented across their workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. The council are committed to making their recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual.
This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that they can make this the best possible experience for you.