Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer - asset inspection and enforcement - 5031
1
London
London
Thames Barrier SE18 5NJ
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Engineering
£26,869
We’re looking for a new asset inspector to join our Thames tidal walls and embankments asset performance team. You will be responsible for making site assessments to enable you to record the condition of the flood defence walls and embankments on the tidal River Thames.
You will work with riverside land owners to make sure they comply with planning and permitting conditions and you will work with others to take enforcement action when owners do not fulfil their legal obligations.
This role is vital to ensure that the defences continue to protect London from flooding now and in the future. It is a great opportunity for you to work in the asset management and civil engineering sectors and to help the Environment Agency protect London and the Thames Estuary from tidal flooding.
Travel is an essential part of the role as inspections are completed from the land, the shoreline and by boat. This role involves being on a standby rota and responding to incidents caused by tidal flooding.
You will work with riverside land owners to make sure they comply with planning and permitting conditions and you will work with others to take enforcement action when owners do not fulfil their legal obligations.
This role is vital to ensure that the defences continue to protect London from flooding now and in the future. It is a great opportunity for you to work in the asset management and civil engineering sectors and to help the Environment Agency protect London and the Thames Estuary from tidal flooding.
Travel is an essential part of the role as inspections are completed from the land, the shoreline and by boat. This role involves being on a standby rota and responding to incidents caused by tidal flooding.
The Thames tidal walls and embankments asset performance team manage over 3,000 flood defences that, together with the Thames Barrier, protect London from tidal flooding. Our defences are located on the banks of the Thames and its tributaries from Rainham and Erith to Teddington Lock.
The team are able to use specific legislation to enforce flood defence maintenance and construction by riverside owners. We also carry out our own flood defence repair and improvement projects.
The team are able to use specific legislation to enforce flood defence maintenance and construction by riverside owners. We also carry out our own flood defence repair and improvement projects.
We are looking for someone with knowledge of engineering principles to enable them to assess the condition of structures in accordance with national guidance and standards. Your skills will also allow you to assess the impact of developments on flood defences. You will be qualified to degree standard (or equivalent) in a civil engineering discipline, or have sufficient experience to work at an equivalent level. You will have strong communication skills to enable positive conversations with flood defence owners to ensure they maintain their defences and to prevent defences from being damaged.
You must be able to work safely and productively on your own and be able to assess the risks posed by working in remote and potentially hazardous environments. You will also need to be able to use mobile technology to record your asset inspections.
You must be able to work safely and productively on your own and be able to assess the risks posed by working in remote and potentially hazardous environments. You will also need to be able to use mobile technology to record your asset inspections.
Closing Date: 3rd July 2017 at 23:55 hours
Counter terrorism security clearance (CTC) is required to work from the Thames Barrier. CRC - Basic Disclosure checks will also be carried out.
This role is based at the Thames Barrier, London but asset inspections are site based. You must have a full UK driving licence for this role.
The role qualifies for the Environment Agency’s lease car scheme.
For further details contact Tom Howard
Tel: 0208 305 4131
Email: Thomas.howard@environment-agency.gov.uk
Counter terrorism security clearance (CTC) is required to work from the Thames Barrier. CRC - Basic Disclosure checks will also be carried out.
This role is based at the Thames Barrier, London but asset inspections are site based. You must have a full UK driving licence for this role.
The role qualifies for the Environment Agency’s lease car scheme.
For further details contact Tom Howard
Tel: 0208 305 4131
Email: Thomas.howard@environment-agency.gov.uk
03/07/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Flood Risk Assessment/ Management
Ability to assess the condition of flood risk assets and understand the role they play in the management of tidal flood risk
Assets Management
Engineering capabilities are required to assess the condition of assets and the impact of development of the performance of the assets
Influences and Persuades Others
Ability required to persuade river side land owners and developers to maintain the flood defences and undertake improvement work when necessary
Manage your health and safety
Ability required to identify risk and work safely in potentially hazardous environments
Counter Terrorism Check
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.
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.