Principal Sustainable Drainage Officer
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
16/01/2025
Advert End Date:
29/01/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Dodson House, Peterborough
Further Information
Principal Sustainable Drainage Officer
All about the Role
Peterborough City Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) is seeking an experienced flood risk professional to help achieve the goals of our Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. As Principal Officer, you will lead a small team focused on improving the water environment, investigating flooding incidents, implementing innovative flood risk management projects, and advising on surface water management for new developments in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.
As part of Peterborough City Council, a unitary authority, you will enjoy a high degree of autonomy. You will have the opportunity to scope and commission innovative new Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and flood alleviation projects, including our upcoming Grey-to-Green project. Your work will significantly influence future developments through the planning process, allowing you to make a meaningful impact.
You will work closely with our partnership organisations to develop collaborative projects and assist in sourcing third-party funding for projects throughout the city, while ensuring we meet our statutory duties under the Flood & Water Management Act 2010, the Highways Act 1980, and other relevant flood-related regulations and local policies. And, with Schedule 3 and the formation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SABs) on the horizon, as Principal Officer, you will be instrumental in establishing this new service. You will lead the team through this period of change and collaborate with major developers during this transformative time.
All about You
- You have good understanding of legislation and guidance regarding drainage, planning and development and flood risks.
- You have good communication and interpersonal skills
- You are willing and able to travel across Peterborough for site visits and meetings.
All about our Team
Additionally, as part of the combined team, you will have the chance to collaborate closely with colleagues in the Highway Development Control team. This role will allow you to deepen your understanding of highway control, from pre-application stages to on-site implementation. You will also influence how Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are applied to adoptable highways.
Our friendly team are based at Dodson house which is easily accessed via the A1 and the superb parkway system as well as working from home days in line with the councils agile working policy.
Plus, a supportive and friendly Highways team that encourage development and learning. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the team manager, feel free to contact Nick Greaves via email: nick.greaves@peterborough.gov.
All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
- Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics scheme
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We proudly serve the vibrant and diverse communities of Peterborough and are committed to reflecting this diversity within our team. A diverse workforce benefits everyone – our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve.