Post Ref: CC003
Please note: At risk or redeployee applicants may be given priority.
We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our Flood Risk Management team at Calderdale Council to work on an exciting and innovative landscape recovery project.
Calderdale has a strong history of partnership working across the borough and our goal in the team is to reduce flood risk, increase resilience, enhance biodiversity and reduce the impact of the global climate crisis in our communities so if you have a keen interest in helping people and improving the environment this opportunity is the perfect fit.
An opportunity has arisen that would directly support delivery of the Council’s priority of tackling the climate and biodiversity emergencies, by planning and designing nature-based solutions that would mitigate carbon emissions and contribute towards the Council’s place based target to be carbon neutral by 2038.
The Calder and Colne Landscape Links (CCaLL) project will build on our existing work and provide a more climate resilient landscape and new health and wellbeing opportunities within nature for local communities whilst reducing flood risk; increasing key species abundance; reducing moorland fire risk and providing more a connected species rich wildlife habitat.
This two-year landscape planning and design climate resilience and carbon mitigation project will improve biodiversity and investigate new economic funding models for c15,000hectares with 20 landowners across the Upper Calder and Colne catchments.
As a DEFRA funded project we have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Engineer to join the team to project manage CCaLL. Working with partners, stakeholders and communities the Project Engineer will support the successful delivery of the project. The roles involve many exciting duties and opportunities in the field of environmental science and flood risk management. The Project Engineer will lead on the setup and delivery of the Calder and Colne Landscape Links project including,
• Ensuring the most efficient planning delivery and that risks are identified and mitigated. This will include co-ordinating resources to ensure the CCaLL project is delivered on time, within scope and within budget. • Manage, coordinate, and procure project partners, contractors and consultant staff engaged in the maintenance, investigation, feasibility and design of landscape recovery interventions to support the CCaLL project.• Proactively liaise, negotiate, influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including managers, employees, councillors and partnership agencies as required to ensure the effective delivery of the CCaLL project.
We aspire to be a place where talent and enterprise can thrive and all employees are supported and encouraged to share their enterprising ideas. A place defined by our innate kindness and resilience, by how our people care for each other, are able to recover from setbacks and are full of hope. Calderdale will stand out, be known, and be distinctive. A great place to visit, work, but most importantly, a place to live a larger life. While working for an organisation that really cares and supports its staff, you will also benefit from: • Flexible working and the ability to work from home in most roles. • Highly competitive pension scheme. • Extensive training and development. • 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays. • Five extra days after five years continuous local government service. • Family friendly policies to support parental leave • Access to employee benefit schemes like cycle to work • A range of Employee Network groups, which include Race Charter, LGBTQ and Disability Forum. If you have recent experience of successfully supporting a significant project we would welcome your application. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills and be familiar with budget monitoring and collaborative working.
The successful candidate will have a Degree in a relevant area of Environmental Science or equivalent experience.
If you have any queries and would like to discuss the roles further please contact Edward.norfolk@calderdale.gov.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024
Interview Date: TBC
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
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We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.