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Flooding Manager, Perth PKC11085
£65,977 - £71,102
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to lead our Flood Risk Management Team. With extensive rivers and waterways and one of Scotland’s most well-established flood schemes, Perth and Kinross has long been at the forefront of identifying areas of risk and mitigations for flooding from rivers and surface water. Your role is key to delivering on our responsibilities to our communities, businesses and the flood risk management network across Scotland. Investigating and reporting on local areas of concern as well as managing and implementing our duties under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009. Working as part of a committed and professional team you’ll be equally at home with explaining the intricacies of flood studies and flood schemes to public partners, Councillors and local residents, as you are with understanding the challenges of changing weather patterns and the impact that they have on river and surface water flooding. You will have extensive knowledge and experience of flood risk management, including detailed knowledge of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009. You’ll be aware of the requirements for and uses of Flood Risk Assessments, the Controlled Activities Regulations, and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). You should also have experience of the NEC ECC and PSC Forms of Contract, and be experienced in managing consultants and contractors to deliver projects.
You should have a degree in Civil Engineering, or similar. Alternatively you may be educated to HND/SVQ Level 4 in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline), and be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience. You will also have experience of managing professional staff, with good financial awareness, a customer focus and strong leadership and communication skills. Experience of computer based hydraulic modelling and design packages and knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation are also an advantage. You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
The Council is currently offering a hybrid working model, offering access to office working on some days/when required, on a temporary basis, with longer term options becoming available in the future. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.
The Individual
If you think this sounds like an opportunity you’d like to explore, read our full recruitment pack for all that Perth and Kinross has to offer to you professionally and personally.
If you would like more information please contact Fraser Crofts, Strategic Lead – Environment and Infrastructure fcrofts@pkc.gov.uk
We look forward to receiving your application.
When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.
At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!
Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.
As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.
Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
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