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Wetter winters, drier summers and more extreme rainfall linked to climate change means that the risk of flooding, both on a global and regional scale, is increasing over time. Leeds City Council declared a climate emergency in March 2019 meaning the organisation aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 - Leeds Gov | Plans and strategies | Climate Change
The Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS), and the delivery of other major flooding schemes across Leeds, plays a key role in this plan. Its objective: building the city’s resilience to climate change and supporting safe and sustainable communities. Work to improve flood protection to Leeds city centre began with the first phase of FAS. Completed in 2017, it was delivered by Leeds City Council in partnership with Environment Agency and involved the installation of state-of-the-art moveable weirs at Crown Point and Knostrop, along with flood walls and gates.
The second phase of the multi-million pound scheme is also being delivered by Leeds City Council, in partnership with Environment Agency, BMMjv, AECOM and others. The scheme aims to reduce flood risk to 1,048 homes and 474 businesses along the River Aire corridor by delivering traditional flood defences as well as upstream storage and Natural Flood Management (NFM) measures throughout the upper catchment.
Our team are responsible for the operation and maintenance of bespoke significant infrastructure and is constantly developing and improving to respond to changing circumstances. As a Group Engineer you will manage a team of professional and technical staff whose roles are to operate, manage and maintain the Leeds FAS. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the delivery of Leeds FAS2 which will become part of the assets we will have operational responsibility for.
In addition to the great benefits that Leeds City Council offer, the FRM team provides a varied work pattern, balancing being at home, in the office and on site. Working in the Asset Management Team, you will be in a diverse team with a strong network to assist with problem solving and development.
Benefits
Working for the Council
We offer staff a very generous package of benefits including the following.
When you start work for the council you will automatically join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) if you have a contract of employment that will last for at least 3 months and are under the age of 75.
Leeds City Council is recognised under the Investors in People (IiP) scheme. We are committed to making sure all staff receive the right training and development to help deliver excellent services to the people of Leeds. Our aim is to develop an empowered, motivated and effective workforce.
You will receive generous holiday entitlements. The amount of annual leave you get depends on the grade of your job, but it will be at least 32 days holiday (including 8 statutory bank holidays). After five years service you get at least four days of extra annual leave. Holidays are reduced proportionally for staff who do not work full-time.
We have a range of flexible working options including flexi time, term time only working and compressed hours to help you to achieve work-life balance. We also operate a job share scheme which allows you to apply for all full-time posts (unless the advertisement states otherwise), on a half post basis (usually 18.5 hours per week). Job share applicants will be treated in the same way as full time applicants.
We offer very generous maternity and adoption benefits in comparison to many employers. New fathers (or partners, husbands or civil partners) can also benefit from two weeks paid leave, and take advantage of options for sharing part of the maternity entitlement.
When you work for us, you and your family can use a free, confidential helpline service offering advice and support on legal, financial and health issues.
How to apply
For more information or for a confidential conversation please contact: Thomas Watson, Senior Recruitment Consultant working in partnership with Leeds City Council.
Process
Please click into the opportunity and apply. You will need to upload a copy of your CV, along with a covering letter which explains both why you are attracted to this post, and why you are the right person for us. Please limit your covering letter to no more than 1 page.
Contact Details
Thomas Watson
Senior Recruitment Consultant
DD: 07368 699980
