Engineering Advisor - 12536

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West Midlands
Fradley
Sentinel House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Engineering
£34,879
We are looking for an experienced Engineer to provide specialist advice and guidance in the Asset Performance and Operations Teams in West Midlands.
You will work with the Catchment Engineer to provide technical leadership and lead on engineering assurance to help shape and deliver cost effective and sustainable Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) and incident management outcomes. You will also assist in providing a level of independent supervision for our most critical assets including statutory reservoirs.
You’ll support the team in the shift to a whole-life asset management approach. You will assist with the monitoring and resolution of below required condition assets and work with the teams to develop and technically assure an evidence based asset investment programme.
You will contribute to FCRM Incident Response preparedness and be required to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners to influence their activities and promote and enhance the Environment Agency’s goals and reputation.
You will support the Operations Teams to strengthen their engineering delivery, skills and resilience.
This role provides a great opportunity to work on range of key projects, as you help us to continue protecting people and property in flood risk areas.
The Asset Performance Teams are responsible for the lifecycle delivery of a diverse range of FCRM assets including earth banks, walls, pumping stations, flood storage reservoirs, sluices and control structures. We do this in a safe, efficient and effective manner to reduce flood risk for people and property. As asset owners and intelligent clients we work to optimise our investment decisions and deliver our ambition to be an exemplar asset management organisation.
We are seeking someone with a passion and commitment to Engineering within Flood Risk Management.
You will be educated to degree level in an Engineering discipline or be able to demonstrate comparable technical know-how and your commitment to achieve professional accreditation. Ideally, you’ll be an Incorporated Civil Engineer (IEng), or able to achieve it within twelve months of appointment, with knowledge of flood risk management and experience of managing health, safety and wellbeing in a high risk environment.
Whether your background’s in engineering or project management, you’ll definitely have strong communication skills and a great customer focus.
You will be confident to build relationships with suppliers, external partners and internal teams, and committed to working collaboratively to achieve our goals. You’ll have a can-do attitude and be dedicated to driving your own professional development.
Contact – Nick Burgess

Email address - nick.burgess@environment-agency.gov.uk

Travel to sites and West Midlands Area Offices is required

A driving licence is essential

Some standby and on-call work is required. As part of your role within FCRM you will be required to take part in incident response. Your line manager will confirm the specific arrangements with you.

16/10/2019, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Delivers Results Through Others
As an engineering advisor you will be working closely with the Operations Teams to technically assure the condition and performance of our FCRM asset portfolio. Tell us about a time when you positively influenced the approach or outcome of a project delivered by others.
Achieves Results
Tell us about a time when you have had to take responsibility for delivery of a key business objective or project deliverable.
• What did you have to take personal responsibility for?
• Why was this so important?
• How did you ensure the objective was achieved?
Manages Self
If you have Incorporated Engineers (IEng) status, please describe how you are looking to progress your further professional development and your ambitions for the future. If you are yet to achieve IEng, please describe how you can achieve this within twelve months from appointment as required.
Full driving license is essential
Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or able to achieve IEng within 12 months of appointment.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.