Flood Risk Officer

Job introduction

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About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join West Northamptonshire Council's Flood and Water Team and play a key role in managing flood risk and promoting sustainable development across the area.

As a Flood Risk Officer, you will provide specialist technical advice on surface water drainage and flood risk matters, helping the Council fulfil its responsibilities as the Lead Local Flood Authority and statutory consultee within the planning process

Additional information

We're looking for a knowledgeable and motivated professional with experience in flood risk management, drainage design or a related environmental or engineering discipline. You will have a good understanding of hydrology, hydraulics and drainage principles, together with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information to a wide range of audiences.

You will ideally have experience assessing surface water drainage proposals and an awareness of planning and development processes, together with knowledge of relevant legislation including the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, Land Drainage Act 1991 and planning policy relating to sustainable drainage. A degree in a relevant subject such as civil engineering, environmental science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience, is essential.

Company information

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

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