Engineer - Grade 4

Engineer - Grade 4

Ref:

PLA180

Full time

£29,577 - £32.910 per annum

We are looking for a driven, self-motivated engineer to work within our Flood Risk Management Team. Do you have a keen interest in the impacts of climate change, and do you want to make a positive difference in helping Newcastle become a more resilient city?

We are looking for a driven, self-motivated and qualified person to assist in our role as Lead Local Flood Authority, acting as statutory consultee to the Local Planning Authority dealing with major development applications. You should have experience of the planning process, a detailed knowledge of concepts and principles involved in drainage design and surface water management, and an ability to use industry standard software effectively.

As one of the region’s largest employers our staff are key to delivering successful outcomes for our customers and citizens. In return for your commitment we can offer an excellent range of benefits to staff including; work life balance options, pension scheme, special staff rates at council leisure facilities, staff travel schemes, a generous annual leave entitlement, learning and development opportunities, career break schemes and child care vouchers.

If you are interested in joining our team, please read the associated Job Description and Person Specification.

For further information regarding this position please contact: -

Darren Varley (Principal Engineer) on 0191 2115293, darren.varley@newcastle.gov.uk

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk.

Permanent

Closing date:

1 July 2021