Flood & Coastal Risk Management Operations Advisor - 14607

We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment.
You will be part of a diverse organisation which takes pride in welcoming applicants from all sections of the community.

Climate Change is the biggest risk we face. We are planning for future flood scenarios including a 4oC rise in global temperature and are working with government, local councils, businesses, and communities to make a better place for people and wildlife.

We need highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) and Asset Performance (AP) Teams to support delivery of our flood capital and revenue projects and programmes.

FCRM team:
Work with others to develop an understanding of how to reduce the risk of flooding to the communities we serve.

Work to develop new schemes by finding the best solutions to reduce flood risk.
Build project teams, partnerships and secure funding to deliver these.

AP team:
Plan and prioritise our maintenance programme.
Manage projects to maintain our existing assets.

Help deliver new flood schemes, ensuring the design delivers benefits for communities and can be maintained to the highest standards.

We are recruiting to a range of permanent and fixed term roles

The FCRM and AP teams are motivated, vibrant and successful offering a great place to work. You will be supported to develop professionally and deliver fantastic projects and great results. We work with professional partners and communities to identify, develop, and deliver capital flood risk and coastal erosion schemes. We maintain an extensive range of flood defence assets and as part of our ambition to be lead asset managers we have recently achieved ISO55001.

You’ll be qualified to degree standard (or equivalent) in a relevant science/engineering discipline and have or be working towards a professional accreditation. You’ll be confident/organised and able to demonstrate a great track record of delivering results. Most important is your energy/enthusiasm/willingness to learn combined with excellent problem solving/communication skills.

You’ll have real desire and commitment to build relationships with our customers/ internal teams to achieve our goal of protecting people/property from flooding.

Knowledge and/or experience of the following are desirable:

• Experienced project manager, civil engineer or asset manager.
• Managing multiple priorities and competing demands.
• Working on collaborative partnership projects.
• Communicating with a range of customers and partners.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on your own.
• A good understanding of appropriate safe working practices.
• An understanding of flood risk and how it is managed.

A valid driving licence is essential

The Environment Agency are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies.

Everyone starting in a role will be welcomed into the team and given the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.

We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and opportunities to progress your career with us via professional training routes such as apprenticeships and degree programmes.

This role includes being on standby and taking part in a duty roster, this standby role attracts additional payments.

For any questions relating to this role, please contact: EANWC@environment-agency.gov.uk

Interviews will be scheduled from 04/05/2020.

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
We recommend using the STAR technique.

Part of this role is to drive performance in the team to get things done on time and to a high standard. Please can you give examples of how you have worked to achieve deadlines, and helped others to do so, and how you have assessed the quality and accuracy of work involved.

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
We recommend using the STAR technique.

In this role you'll need to actively make many decisions on a day to day basis, for some decisions you'll have limited information and time and others will require greater consideration due to the risks involved. Please give example(s) of when you have made timely decisions to solve problems.

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
We recommend using the STAR technique.

Can you give an example of when you have managed a challenging project or programme of works to time and cost? Who was involved, what challenges did you face and how did you achieve delivery of the project/programme.

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
We recommend using the STAR technique.

Effective communication - both written and oral - is essential in the role. You will be responsible for drafting briefings and papers which must be clear and accessible for colleagues, including senior managers and elected representatives, who will not always have detailed knowledge in all of the subjects being addressed. Please can you give an example of where you have summarised complex or technical information for a wide audience.

Valid UK driving licence