Job Title: Projects and Programmes Engineer
Salary: SO2 £37,280 – £39,152
Hours: 37
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Merrion
Could you make a difference to the future of our city?
The impacts of a changing climate are challenging for countries and cities across the world. The Flood & Climate Resilience Management (FCRM) team here in Leeds is doing innovative and important work to make Leeds a more climate resilient city. If you’re motivated to help protect Leeds from the impacts of climate change both now and in the future, we’d love for you to join us.
As an Engineer in Flood Risk Management, you’ll thrive on the diverse and challenging workload which flooding represents, both now and into the future as the impacts of climate change become apparent.
It’s not just about building flood defences. It is about seeking innovative and sustainable solutions as part of development proposals to mimic natural processes and reduce flood risk. Schemes that you could be working to support might include the creation of embankments and new reservoirs but could also mean you delivering Natural Flood Management (NFM) schemes and blue/green infrastructure schemes as we seek innovative solutions to develop integrated water management catchment schemes.
Over the past five years the annual FRM capital programme value has developed a number of award-winning schemes in Leeds at Otley, Killingbeck and Mickletown. And we have many more major interesting schemes in the pipeline. To find out more about some of our ongoing and completed schemes visit: Have Your Say Today – Leeds City Council Flood Resilience – Commonplace
To watch videos on the impact of our schemes and what it’s like to work in the FCRM team visit: Leeds Flood and Climate Resilience Team Impacts and Projects
Leeds is a growing, vibrant and diverse city, and Leeds City Council is the second largest local authority in England, as well as being an inclusive, modern and flexible employer. We are also one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council valuesand ambitions.
About you
As a Engineer in Flood & Climate Resilience Management, you will bring to the role:
- Minimum of three years experience in flood risk
- Good communicator and team player
- Enthusiastic about innovation in flood risk
As a Engineer in Flood & Climate Resilience Management, you will be involved in:
- Support feasibility and delivery of flood risk schemes
- Develop funding and finance proposals
- Responding to enquiries on flooding
- Community engagement and partnership development
No direct engineering qualifications are required for this role.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefitsto help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words.
Read our guidancefor further advice on completing your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, contact Vanessa Allen Vanessa.Allen@leeds.gov.uk
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visaroute before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
Job Description
Job purpose
To work as a member of the Flood Risk Management Team engaged in all works to reduce flood risk in Leeds also to engage in the delivery, inspection, operation and maintenance of flood risk management assets, undertake activities as required and supervise the work of other staff within the team.
Responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities
- To support and contribute towards reducing the risk of flooding in Leeds by ensuring that all stages of the development, delivery, operation and maintenance of works and assets are properly utilised in the management of flood risk.
- Maintain and develop flood risk management systems and Leeds’ Flood Risk Asset Register.
- To be motivated to achieve Corporate Plan, Service Plan and Divisional Plan objectives.
- Promote and deliver positive solutions to achieving diversity and equality in all aspects of service delivery, community engagement areas, focusing on equality of outcome.
- Provide technical support to the processes and procedures operated within the team.
- Work towards achieving a good level of technical competence. Provide technical support to the processes and procedures operated within the team.
- Assist the wider team in the management and supervision of junior members of staff and the supply chain.
- To abide by the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post and as an employee of the Council.
- It should be noted that this job description is subject to occasional changes in response to organisation change/review or to assist flexibility. The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list. Other duties may be undertaken which are commensurate with the grade and within the spirit of the post as specified by the Manager after consultation with staff concerned/trade unions.
Specific Responsibilities
- Create and maintain flood risk asset GIS records in an accurate, consistent and timely manner. Liaise with partner organisations to manage the currency of flood risk related GIS data sets and develop the range of existing spatial data held.
- To ensure the team delivers against its KPIs.
- Provide a high quality and cost-effective flood risk advisory service to support the growth agenda for the city.
- Support and assist in the development of policies.
- Maintain good awareness of Health and Safety legislation.
- Awareness of key planning and drainage legislation, as it applies to the work of the team.
- Working knowledge of surface water drainage design, mapping and modelling as well as associated software, including SuDS, GIS, AutoCAD.
- Provide expert advice to other sections of the council on flooding and drainage.
- Ensure that own work complies with Council's policies and contributes to the sustainability agenda.
- Awareness of various hydrological and hydraulic modelling methods and associated surface water drainage designs.
- Carry out investigation of land drainage and flooding problems as directed and report thereon.
Qualifications
HNC/HND or similar relevant qualification or can demonstrate relevant experience at a senior level.
Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
- General computer expertise including GIS, database applications and data management skills.
- Experience of maintenance & development of asset management systems.
- Ability to work as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes.
- Knowledge of equal opportunities in both employment and service delivery.
- Ability to contribute to initiatives to improve standards and performance.
- Knowledge and experience of flood risk and drainage design.
- Ability to manage competing priorities whilst delivering on a range of schemes and adapting to changing circumstances and priorities.
- Be able to work competently, to strict deadlines, as an effective team member
- Ability to plan and organise own work and that of others competently with minimum supervision, and to strict deadlines.
- Ability to communicate key issues clearly and succinctly both in writing and verbally.
- Ability to resolve conflict.
- An understanding of flood risk management legislation and organisations.
- Ability to promote a professional image of self, the department and the Council.
Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics
- Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
- Take ownership of own personal development.
- Understand how to inspire and motivate others.
- Customer driven.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude.
Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
Skills Required
- Possess a current driving licence
- Ability to interpret corporate visions and values and put into practice through agreed policies and strategies.
- Ability to develop and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
- Ability to manage competing priorities whilst delivering on a range of projects and adapting to changing circumstances and priorities.
Knowledge Required
- Knowledge of the asset inspection processes including the EA’s Condition Assessment Manual (CAM).
- Of Computerised systems.
- Of the problems of disadvantaged groups.
- Of the work of the department.
Experience Required
- Experience in using systems and programmes relating to flood risk management including GIS, databases, AutoCAD.
- Experience working to standardised methods and processes.
Behavioural & other Characteristics required
- Understanding of local government and experience of achieving results in a politically sensitive context.
- Understanding of and commitment to sustainability in service delivery.
