Senior Development Management Engineer

This role is positioned inside IR35 and entails ensuring new development aligns with Council requirements regarding flood risk and drainage. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring new development meets the requirements of the Council's Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, Flood Risk Assessments, and the Surface Water Management Plan Providing technical advice to colleagues in both Flood Risk Management & Drainage and the Planning Group Offering drainage and flood risk advice concerning development adoptions, planning applications, and planning appeal hearings Ensuring the Council meets its legal responsibilities concerning Sustainable Drainage Systems on both the Highway and in the public realm Delivering Sustainable Drainage System guidance and support to developers, particularly supporting the Council's Development Control function Advising and assisting developers to comply with The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 Collating and providing data for flood risk management audit outcomes to measure compliance Job Requirements: Knowledge of Flood Risk Management, drainage projects, and the maintenance of highway drainage Understanding of legislation covering drainage and highway works Familiarity with the design, detailing, preparation, and letting of contracts and construction supervision of drainage improvement schemes Proficiency in drainage design software and surface water modelling techniques Working knowledge of Sustainable Drainage Systems and the current perspectives on climate change impacts on the urban environment If you are an experienced engineer with expertise in flood risk and drainage, and you are ready for a new challenge within the HTP sector, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and make a significant contribution to sustainable development

Location: West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 2/3/2025