OverviewJob Title: Group Engineer - Development Control - Flood and Climate Resilience Management Salary: £44,711 - £47,754 Hours: 37 hours Contract: Permanent Location: Merrion HouseCould you make a difference to the future of our city? The Flood & Climate Resilience Management (FCRM) team in Leeds is doing innovative work to make Leeds more climate resilient. If you’re motivated to help protect Leeds from the impacts of climate change both now and in the future, we’d love you to join us. We are recruiting to a number of roles across the team at a range of grades and specialist areas. The FCRM team welcomes diverse skills from disciplines such as geography, project management, infrastructure operation and maintenance, data management, and environmental management.For more information about ongoing and completed schemes please visit Have Your Say Today - Leeds City Council Flood Resilience - Commonplace and watch videos on the impact of our schemes at Leeds Flood and Climate Resilience Team Impacts and Projects. Leeds City Council is a large, inclusive employer with over 14,000 employees. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and cultures and seek to recruit talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.To see our other roles please search for keywords under Flood and Climate Resilience Management. We may consider candidates for a number of roles during this coordinated recruitment campaign.About youAs a Group Engineer in Development Control - Flood & Climate Resilience Management, you will bring:Knowledge and experience of flood risk and drainage designAn understanding of the planning process and the role of the Planning Authority and Lead Local Flood AuthorityThe ability to communicate key issues clearly and succinctly in writing and verbally, and the ability to resolve conflictThe ability to monitor and coach more junior staffThe ability to manage competing priorities while delivering on multiple schemes and adapting to changing circumstancesAbout the roleWe offer a rewarding opportunity for a professional in Flood & Climate Resilience Management and the wider Civil Engineering service area. Your background may be in hydrology, geography, civil engineering, Town & Country planning, or a related subject. This is a senior role with a diverse and challenging workload. You will provide technical and mentoring support to the Development Control team and to other parts of the FCRM team. You will develop partnerships within the council and with external parties to protect against present and future flood risk. The Development Control team provides a statutory function advising on surface water risk on planning applications, handling nearly 2000 planning applications per year. The team also approves Watercourse consents, advises on highways and Section 38 schemes, develops policy and advisory notes, and influences working practices. Flooding remains a crucial challenge as climate change progresses. We continually seek better, smarter ways to work and are looking for the right person to help us improve.What we offer youWe take pride in offering an excellent employee experience with benefits including:A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidaysMembership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributionsFlexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirementsA clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunitiesA range of staff benefits to support wellbeing and financial healthHow to applyComplete the online application form. Upload your CV and provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words. Read our guidance for completing your application. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat, contact Nazneen Malik ( Nazneen.Malik@leeds.gov.uk ).We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from women, carers, veterans, LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care-experienced people.This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or with a valid work visa.If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. Generally, sponsorship requires a salary at least £41,700 per year or meeting other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.Leeds City Council Job ProfileJob purposeTo manage staff advising the planning authority and developers on flood risk, including developing and commenting on strategic plans, responding to planning applications, and providing responses to preliminary enquiries.Manage a small group of staff in respect to the operation of the FCRM Development Control SectionMotivate and coach staff to achieve Corporate Plan, Service Plan and Divisional Plan ObjectivesSupervision, appraisals and support for team membersPromote and deliver diversity and equality in service delivery and community engagementRepresent the Service, Department and Council as a Senior Officer at meetingsAwareness of Health and Safety legislationUndertake other duties of a similar nature as requiredAbide by the Council's Equal Opportunities PolicyResponsibilitiesManaging staff carrying out planning and development control within the FCRM teamUndertake strategic assessment of development impact on land drainageAdvise planners and developers on flood risk related to planning applicationsAppraise flood risk assessmentsCarry out hydrological and hydraulic modeling reviewsCheck and approve watercourse design submissionsHandle culverting and other watercourse worksSupport NRASWA enquiries and searchesInspect drainage construction worksAdvise on land drainage matters by phone, writing and in personSupport staff development following proceduresComply with Standing Orders, Financial Procedures and QA proceduresLiaise with internal/external clients and partner organisations and represent the department as neededQualificationsDesirable: professional qualification in a construction-related discipline, with a degree in Civil Engineering or related field and relevant experience.Essential requirementsCandidates will be shortlisted if they meet all the following essential requirements.Computer skills and familiarity with standard office softwareAbility to write quality reports and present to stakeholdersClear written and verbal communicationAbility to interpret corporate visions and implement policies/strategiesAbility to contribute to change programmes and improve service qualityAbility to contribute in internal and external meetingsAbility to take initiatives from development to implementationAbility to resolve conflictAbility to develop and contribute to partnerships with stakeholdersAbility to develop productive working relationships with respect, trust and confidenceAbility to manage competing priorities across projectsAbility to negotiate with professionals from developers and partnersEssential Behavioural & other CharacteristicsUnderstand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and BehavioursCommitment to continuous improvement and the council’s strategic goalsComply with equality, diversity and safety policiesWillingness to participate in training and developmentFlexible and adaptable to changeParticipate in appraisal and development activitiesComply with council policies and proceduresPromote equality and diversity and challenge discriminationTake ownership of personal development and inspire othersCustomer-driven and proactiveDesirable requirementsCandidates are not required to meet all the following desirable requirements but these may distinguish between candidates.Skills RequiredCurrent driving licenceAbility to work on own initiative and to deadlinesAbility to resolve conflictAwareness of public sector issuesAbility to develop partnerships with stakeholdersAbility to build productive working relationshipsHands-on and practical when neededKnowledge RequiredDesirable: professional qualification in construction-related disciplineDegree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related fieldKnowledge of ecological and environmental issues in relation to watercoursesKnowledge of hydrological processes and modellingKnowledge of national guidance and procedures relating to development and flood riskKnowledge of drainage law and responsibilitiesUnderstanding of sustainable drainage systemsExperience RequiredExperience of using AutoCAD and GIS softwareBehavioural & other Characteristics requiredWilling to abide by the Council's Equal Opportunities PolicyWilling to adhere to the Health and Safety PolicyWillingness to participate in training and development to keep knowledge up to date #J-18808-Ljbffr