Job summary

Our Client in the Shropshire area is on the look out for a Flood Risk Officer to work on a contract basis starting soon.

Key skills required for this role

Flood Risk Officer

Important

Flood Risk Officer

Job description

Job Description

The role of the Assistant Flood Risk Officer will be to assist in the undertaking of investigations into the cause of flooding and with support from senior officers, provide support and the provision of advice on a variety of flooding and drainage matters to other members of the service area, members of the public and other agencies. The Assistant Flood Risk Officer will assist in the assessment of the suitability of applications for Ordinary Watercourse Consents, where required monitor as constructed works, and update and maintain a register of consented works.

Main Duties

To assist in the implementation of the Council role as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) as set out in the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and as the Land Drainage Authority as set out in the Land Drainage Act 1991.

To assist in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.

To undertake the effective regulation of ordinary watercourses through appropriate engagement with landowners.

To assist in the review of Ordinary Watercourse Consent applications made to the authority in relation to the Land Drainage Act 1991.

To assist in investigating the cause of flooding and collection of data to maintain a register of reported flood events.

To assist in proposing solutions and preparing designs for flood alleviation and drainage improvement schemes.

Working conditions / environment:

• Hybrid Working
• Communicating feedback to the public.

Working hours:

• 37 hours a week
• Monday to Friday

Pay rates:

• The rate is dependent on candidate experience
• Monthly pay

How to Apply or for more Information:

3 simple ways to apply or get in touch:

• Apply directly online via the Matchtech website
• Call Charlie Bell directly on 01489884386
• Email your CV

Matchtech:

Matchtech are the largest and leading Highways and Transportation Recruitment Company in the UK.

Future Roles:

If you have the correct experience for this type of position but this specific role is not quite right for you, as the level, location or rates etc. is it not quite what you are looking for a present, please still feel free to get in touch with me as I continually recruit similar roles to the one above at all levels across the UK.

Alternatively if are not suitable for this role but still work within the Highways and Transportation industry and believe you will be looking for a new role in the future please give me a call for a confidential chat regarding your employment status.

To apply for these roles, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.