Engineering Team Manager (Flood Risk Management)
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £53,460 to £56,732 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC607 |
Summary
Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven candidate to join our Flood Risk Management team at Calderdale Council. 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.
The role will provide effective advice and expertise within the Flood Risk Management team of Strategic Infrastructure to ensure that it makes the maximum contribution to the regeneration and sustainability of the borough. The team is responsible for leading and managing flood risk management initiatives, ensuring the effective delivery of a programme of works aimed at reducing flood risk to communities, infrastructure, and improving the environment. This team are involved in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, resource coordination, and monitoring the progress and impact of the Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Investment Programme and other major climate resilience programmes. Additionally, they handle financial resources, secure funding, and represent the Council in various forums, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
The role involves leading the delivery of the Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Investment Programme and other key climate resilience initiatives, while managing the capital programme team to ensure strategic direction, legal compliance, and alignment with Council objectives. It includes representing the Council at regional meetings to foster collaboration with stakeholders, securing funding from traditional and innovative sources to support programme goals, and developing policies and strategic action plans for effective flood risk management. The role also requires strong communication and partnership skills to maintain productive stakeholder relationships, navigate differing perspectives, and support the successful delivery of programme objectives.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong organisational and be familiar with budget monitoring and collaborative working. You will need excellent management, communication and negotiation skills, experience of public speaking in a challenging environment and working with elected members plus extensive experience in Flood Risk Management. The successful candidate will have a degree level qualification in a relevant area or equivalent experience.
For full details of the role please see attached context sheet.
Closing Date: 2nd November 2025
Interview Date: 24th November 2025
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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven candidate to join our Flood Risk Management team at Calderdale Council. 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.
The role will provide effective advice and expertise within the Flood Risk Management team of Strategic Infrastructure to ensure that it makes the maximum contribution to the regeneration and sustainability of the borough. The team is responsible for leading and managing flood risk management initiatives, ensuring the effective delivery of a programme of works aimed at reducing flood risk to communities, infrastructure, and improving the environment. This team are involved in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, resource coordination, and monitoring the progress and impact of the Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Investment Programme and other major climate resilience programmes. Additionally, they handle financial resources, secure funding, and represent the Council in various forums, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
The role involves leading the delivery of the Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Investment Programme and other key climate resilience initiatives, while managing the capital programme team to ensure strategic direction, legal compliance, and alignment with Council objectives. It includes representing the Council at regional meetings to foster collaboration with stakeholders, securing funding from traditional and innovative sources to support programme goals, and developing policies and strategic action plans for effective flood risk management. The role also requires strong communication and partnership skills to maintain productive stakeholder relationships, navigate differing perspectives, and support the successful delivery of programme objectives.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong organisational and be familiar with budget monitoring and collaborative working. You will need excellent management, communication and negotiation skills, experience of public speaking in a challenging environment and working with elected members plus extensive experience in Flood Risk Management. The successful candidate will have a degree level qualification in a relevant area or equivalent experience.
For full details of the role please see attached context sheet.
Closing Date: 2nd November 2025
Interview Date: 24th November 2025
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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