About The Role
Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week. Contract Type: Full‑Time, Permanent. Closing Date: 05July 2026. Closing Time: 11.59pm. Interview Method: Face to Face. Legal Right to Work: Candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
Qualifications
Must hold a minimum of an ONC/OND in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject. Demonstrated experience working in Flood Risk Management in the private or public sector, with a background in SuDS design or SuDS assessment for planning applications.
Responsibilities
- Undertake the role of Engineer/Planning Application Assessor within the Flood Risk Management team.
- Carry out a senior role in the assessment of flood risk and drainage matters in planning applications and produce technical responses to planning submissions.
- Manage own caseload of diverse planning applications, including strategic major developments, maintaining quality responses and communication with the Planning Authority.
- Engage developers in pre‑application discussions, offering technical guidance and influencing outcomes.
- Collaborate with the wider team to review and resolve flood risk and drainage enquiries.
- Manage applications for consent under the Land Drainage Act 1991, issuing consents and refusals.
- Support and negotiate with partners in other risk management authorities (such as Environment Agency, United Utilities, GMCA) to manage relationships and provide advice.
- Lead the winning and delivery of funded projects.
- Revise and implement planning policies and procedures for Technical Guidance.
- Deliver our GIS Data Screening application service, engaging with the customer and meeting formal timeframes.
- Maintain close working relationships with the Planning Team and wider Highways Service.
- Serve as senior support to the team and point of reference for colleagues across Highways and the wider Council.
- Support fellow officers at Planning Committee and aid the Service in stakeholder relationships with Ward Members.
Benefits we offer
- Generous holiday allowance: up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays; increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Up to two additional weeks may be purchased.
- Large pension scheme: enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme with options to top up benefits and life cover of three‑times salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave: additional family leave options to bond with a newborn or support family during critical life events.
- Perks: discounts on shopping, holidays, phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs, eye tests, and more.
- Learning and development: workshops, training, apprenticeships, and qualifications, starting with a comprehensive onboarding process.
- Employment Charter member: secure, flexible work, fairness embedded, annual pay reviews, support from three trade unions and comprehensive health and wellbeing support.
- Volunteering leave: up to three days of paid volunteering leave per year, pro‑rate for part‑time staff.
Inclusive Working Environment
Manchester City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from all ages, backgrounds, disabled people, and young people are welcomed, with particular encouragement for those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities.
Support During the Process
- Interview Adjustments: inform us if you require adjustments to demonstrate suitability.
- Accessible Formats: our site offers a tool for text‑to‑speech, translation into multiple languages, adjustable text size and colour.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
- Members of the Armed Forces or veterans.
- Current or former care leavers.
- Individuals with a disability or long‑term condition.
Right to Work
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Candidates are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Council policy.
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