Senior Drainage Engineer

Blackburn With Darwen Council

Senior Drainage Engineer

£79040

Blackburn With Darwen Council, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 99da9f53bae3442a9c0efa1222717889

Full Job Description

A Senior engineer is required with the Lead Local Flood Authority Drainage team to

  • Undertake statutory consultation role as Lead Local Flood Authority for Planning Authority providing technical advice on surface water drainage for major developments.


  • Consultee to the Local Planning Authority - Policy and Development Management

  • Delivery of Flood Alleviation Capital schemes and drainage improvement works.


  • Scheme development, design and procurement of Capital Schemes.


  • Advise of Flood Risk and Drainage matters


  • Support drainage manger in delivery of local flood risk management strategies.


  • Investigate Flooding Incidents


  • Land Drainage consent and flood defence consent of work on or near watercourse


  • Work with communities to enable them to be more resilient to flood risk

  • Delivery roles and responsibilities under Flood and Water Management Act 2010.