Flood Risk Asset Advisor - 10259

4
North West
Kendal , Penrith , Preston
Bridge End Depot, Lutra House, Ghyll Mount
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£34,879
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. Acting to reduce the impacts of a changing climate on people and wildlife is at the heart of everything we do. We work with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife.

The role is extremely varied and includes, having an overview of delivery work in your catchment area, ensuring operational requirements are captured into new flood schemes, scoping of essential asset repair works and planning our future maintenance programme.

Working closely with other teams, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:
• Ensuring our flood defence assets are managed professionally (ISO55000)
• Improving our incident management response and resilience
• Identifying risks, opportunities and finding solutions
• Building internal and external relationships
• Engaging with local communities and businesses
• Leading on areas of work for the whole area

The work you’ll do will truly make a difference to people’s lives.
Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) is the largest department at the Environment Agency. Our teams plan, design and manage flood risk improvement projects, working in partnership with communities and other organisations to protect people and property from future flood risk.

We are looking for flexible and future focused individuals who can adapt to changing priorities, enjoy working with diverse customers and are keen to work in the environment and flood sector.
You may have worked for an asset management organisation or contractor and have delivered projects or supervised the delivery of asset maintenance work. From your work and/or qualifications you will have experience of asset maintenance and repair projects and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Exposure to engineering projects is desirable.

You should have:
• Practical experience of whole life asset management & the principles of ISO55000
• Safety, Health & Environment experience and awareness
• Comfortable using information technology and associated software
• Experience of being a technical leader and coaching others
• Full driving license

First-class communication skills are a must, and you should also understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration. It’s important that you’re skilled at managing multiple priorities and competing demands. You’ll be an intelligent problem solver too, with a methodical work approach.
Closing Date: 24th April 2019 at 23:55 hours

There are a number of opportunities available with a mix of permanent and fixed term contracts located in Preston, Penrith & Levens Nr Kendal.

As part of your comprehensive induction you will also be provided with all the equipment required for your role.

There are also many fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.

The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits

For further details please contact one of the Asset Performance Team Leaders – Rebeca Cartwright on 02030 251402 or by email Rebeca.cartwright@environment-agency.gov.uk or Leanne Wilson, on 020302 51350 or by email: leanne.wilson@environment-agency.gov.uk.

You can also download the candidate pack for more information.

24/04/2019, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Builds and Sustains Relationships
As an Asset Performance Advisor you will need to work closely with people not just in your own team but from multiple teams and external agencies.

Tell us about how you have had to build multiple professional relationships in order to achieve a common goal. How did build and sustain the relationship? How did you work together to achieve the required result? Where there any challenges?
Assets Management
We'd like to understand your experience in whole life asset management. What assets have you managed? How do you manage the lifecycle of inspections, future maintenance, repairs, and decommissioning?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
When faced with a previous asset management problem, how have you assessed what needs to be done? Explain how you worked through the problem and what decisions you made and why.
Full UK Driving License.
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.