Flood & Coastal Engineer

• This role is based at County Hall, Taunton, but we’re open to discussions around flexible working including working from home for some of the week.
• 30 days annual leave - plus bank holidays
• Permanent contract
• 37 hours per week

• We cannot offer sponsorship for this role. You must already have the right to work in the UK without needing visa sponsorship.

As our Flood and Coastal Engineer, you'll be one of our go-to experts on flood and coastal management – playing a crucial role in protecting communities from flooding and coastal risks. It’s a high-priority role where you make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Day to day, you’ll

• Advise on flood and coastal management issues across the Council and with external partners
• Support planning applications with technical input on drainage and flood risk
• Help develop and manage flood and coastal infrastructure and maintenance plans
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate with contractors and consultants
• Promote sustainable and innovative engineering solutions

This is a chance for you to come and shape our future, solve complex problems and develop your career in a team that works holistically and across a range of services (including the Environment Agency and River Authority).

We’re working our long-term vision and devising brand new strategies for how we operate as a team – so there will be plenty of opportunities to make an impact and have a say on how things are done.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be, however you will need:

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)
• Experience in flood and coastal management
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• A solid understanding of relevant legislation and infrastructure planning

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

Think rolling hills, stunning coastlines, and vibrant market towns. Somerset offers a fantastic quality of life – whether you’re into countryside walks, historic villages, or great food and drink. Plus, you’re never far from Bristol, Bath, and Exeter for a little bit of “City buzz” when you want it.

We’re proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management, as well as some fantastic employee benefits:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more…

The salary for the role is Grade 10, ranging from £37,280 to £41,771 per annum.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Neil Ogilvie, Service Manager: Flood and Coastal Management, via neil.ogilvie@somerset.gov.uk

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.