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Water Management Engineer

Employer
Wyre Forest District Council
Location
Wyre Forest House, Kidderminster
Salary
£26,786 to £29,392 per annum, pro rata
Closing date
29 Jul 2021
Reference
WFDC000000370

Job Details

Whatever your role within Wyre Forest District Council, every day you will be working to benefit the people of Wyre Forest.  You can help shape our District’s future, and you will be part of a workforce that makes a difference.

Quality, professionalism and commitment are the key drivers of the services we offer to enhance the quality of life of local residents and visitors to the District. In order to maintain high standards it is necessary to have a diverse workforce who are highly competent and experienced, whose main focus is ensuring the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community.

 

This is a shared service and will therefore work across North Worcestershire.

We are looking for someone to:  

  • Survey, identify and monitor works to watercourses and drainage infrastructure.
  • Reduction of flood risk through working with partner agencies, residents, riparian owners and others on the improvement and maintenance of watercourses and critical infrastructure.
  • Support the County Council’s delivery of responsibilities under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

The ideal candidate will have:  

  • Relevant engineering (min HND level) qualification
  • Experience of working in within environmental and drainage/watercourse sector
  • Experience of developing engineering solutions to flood risk

You will also need to provide a suitable vehicle in connection with the duties of this post and the job also includes duties that may require a substantial amount of physical effort and mobility on a frequent basis.

The hours for this part time position are 22.2 per week.

With a flexible approach to working hours, you will need to be able to work outside normal office hours if necessary including a requirement to be available for evening meetings. 

The part time salary is a Band 4 which equates to £16,071 to £17,635 per annum. 

Appointment to this post is subject to satisfactory clearance of a basic disclosure check (Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS)) under the Police Act 1997. 

We’re developing a new way of working which you could be part of. We are introducing a flexible approach to the workplace.  It means that, if the role permits, employees will be combining the benefits of working at home and in the office.

Wyre Forest District Council is an equal opportunities employer. 

Supporting documents
20210714 Water Management Engineer.pdf
Water Management Engineer Role Profile July 2021.docx

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Working for us:

Join our team and you’ll be part of an evolving of council. One that seeks to make a difference, not just to its colleagues, but to the lives of those who live, work and visit our district. We are transforming and finding new more efficient trusted ways of working and all of our colleagues have a part to play.

We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive. We believe in rewarding employees and working for Wyre Forest District Council has some great benefits.  We focus on supporting your physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. You can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits also include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements and flexible working options. Hybrid working is part of our culture.

We feel it is necessary to have a diverse workforce and focus on making sure the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community. Positions at all levels contribute to the district’s wellbeing and smooth-running.

If you have ambition for yourself and this district, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you.

Our Vision:

"A safe, vibrant and clean place to live, work and visit."

Our Values:

Our vision is underpinned by the following values which lie at the heart of everything we do.  We will:

  • Be honest
  • Invest in our workforce
  • Be supportive

Our Priorities:

Our priorities represent what we want to achieve for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the district, they are:

  • Economic growth and regeneration
  • Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
  • A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit

What you can expect:

At Wyre Forest District Council we rely on good people to perform well within a challenging social and economic environment, and we will reward them accordingly.  Working for us you can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements, and mobile and flexible working options.

Our locations:

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To find out more:

To find out more about Wyre Forest District Council, or the area we serve please visit our website at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk, 'Like' us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WyreForest/ or follow us on Twitter @WyreForestDC.

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Telephone
01562 732721
Location
Wyre Forest District Council
Wyre Forest House
Finepoint Way
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 7WF
United Kingdom

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