Project Officer – Flood Risk Management

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Project Officer- Flood Management (Fixed Term)

Dumfries

£35,535 - £38,031

 

Dumfries and Galloway Council are currently looking for an enthusiastic, skilled, and qualified Project Officer working as part of Flood Management Team within the Property, Estates and Programmes Service.

 

You will assist in the delivery of key flood construction projects in development including all resources allocated to deliver these construction projects. You will work with internal professional and technical officers and external consultants delivering projects across the built estate.

 

As Project Officer you will have some experience of the delivery of capital projects within a Local Authority environment. You will work closely with the Project Manager and Team Leader in providing positive and strong value-based leadership, professional advice and innovative design solutions. You will lead and manage community and stakeholders involved by the project from inception to completion and hand over.

 

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably have professional membership at an appropriate level of a recognised body. Experience in the delivery of capital projects across the public sector including the management of consultants and contractors is essential.

 

This post is fixed term for up to 3 years.

This post may be suitable for attachment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

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With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

 

For further information please contact Brian Tempelton, Team Leader on Brian.Templeton@dumgal.gov.uk