Senior Engineer - Flood Protection

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £24.24 - £27.07

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, working times to be confirmed.
Flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Flooding Engineer to join a flexible team of professionals in delivering a high quality service within the Structures and Flooding department of East Lothian Council’s Roads Services team. Your main duties will involve developing and working towards the successful implementation of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 for East Lothian Council. This will include liaising with The Scottish Government, SEPA, Scottish Water, Local Authorities and other relevant bodies in order to prepare and implement actions under the Local Flood Risk Management Plans.. You will be required to lead on Council flooding and coastal projects and engage and manage consultants to deliver them. You will project manage flood protection and drainage schemes, directing in-house teams and external consultants/contractors in the investigation/feasibility, option preparation, contract administration and site supervision (includes monitoring of progress, contract expenditure measurement and payment certification).

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has knowledge and awareness of flood protection methods and design procedures. You will also have watercourse, reservoir and coastal defence inspection and maintenance experience. We have a small wider team also responsible for ELC road structure assets (bridges and culverts) and the post holder will be required to provide support as required. You will need to be confident with good verbal and written communication skills and someone who can quickly establish good working relationships. You will also need to be IT proficient as digital technology is used daily as part of the role. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team of technical staff and will engage with a wide and diverse audience (technical and non-technical) as well as members of the public.

You will work within an office environment and will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within beautiful East Lothian. You will need to have an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.

Opportunities for development and advancement will be made available to those that want to develop skills and knowledge within the organisation. If this sounds like you and you want join a team with excellent terms and conditions and opportunities to develop skills then please apply.

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes standard annual leave and public holidays for a Scottish Local Authority and a wide range of other benefits included the NHS car leasing scheme. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnPro to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

To deliver a high quality service within the Road Services’ Structures and Flooding team by ensuring the efficient and effective design, management and supervision of drainage and flood protection schemes across the County.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or relevant Flood related qualification.
Commitment to Continual Professional Development.

Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)

Disclosure
The preferred candidate for this position may be subject to a Basic Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note:
If a Disclosure check is required and you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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