Main purpose of the job:
To support the Environment Team
in identifying, developing and delivering water and drainage schemes – to make
improvements to the water network to enhance biodiversity, reduce flooding and
reduce pollution risks.
To undertake annual survey
programme on outfalls, ditches and balancing ponds
To assist Highways England in meeting their Commitments to
the Water Framework Directive and other legal obligations.
To undertake / support environmental assessments
Nature of formal contacts (with DBFO/HA etc):
DBFO
Co, Highways Agency, DNCS, other members of CPS and external stakeholders
including statutory environmental bodies.
Key responsibilities / duties:
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Undertake HAWRAT Assessments / Low Flow Surveys
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Advise on hydrological issues relating to
schemes
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Manage / supervise sub-contractors working on
scheme delivery
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Development of water quality and outfall
Designated Funds schemes
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Write reports and liaise with other members of
the Environment Team to input the information into the network database.
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Undertake biannual surveys of balancing ponds
and ditches
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Preparation of pollution response plans
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Undertake environmental assessments of schemes.
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Assist with environmental depot audits.
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Other Environmental Team tasks as required
Qualifications/ skills/ experience:
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Minimum of a degree(MSc preferred) in a relevant
environmental engineering,environmental science with some experience within the
following areas; water, drainage networks, vegetated drainage system, highways
drainage, ponds.
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Membership of a professional body relevant to
water / environment, such as the Chartered Institute of Water and the
Environment or Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.
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Previous project management experience or
delivery of environmental improvements preferred but not essential.
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Knowledge of the Framework Directive and
relevant Water Quality legislation.
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Working knowledge of Geographical Information
Systems (GIS)
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Full UK driving licence
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Knowledge of ISO14001 and Environmental
Management Systems
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Some industry experience preferable but not
mandatory
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Competent in Microsoft Office Applications
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Experience of undertaking HAWRAT assessments and
Low Flow Surveys desirable.
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Engineering skills and the ability to design
solutions are desirable but are not the main focus of this role
