Land Drainage Officer
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,434 to £36,363 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bridgend, CF31 4WB |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 18245_CBC |
Summary
37 hours per week
The Flooding and Coastal Management Team are looking to employ a Land Drainage engineer for the department
This challenging and varied role will require an understanding and knowledge of aspects relating to flooding and to carry out duties to review, monitor and maintain drainage infrastructure which is the responsibility of the Highways Network Department.
You will promote an understanding/provide advice on land drainage issues and assist the department in carrying out the duties of Bridgend County Borough Council as a Lead local flood Authority.
This will include:
- To assist in developing and delivering flood management and projects to discharge the Authorities Flood//Land Drainage Functions under the statutory acts.
- Assess and respond to planning department on drainage related development proposals in regard to Planning consents.
- To provide advice and guidance regarding drainage influences, maintenance plans and liaising with external agencies / government departments.
- To contribute to the development of the asset management and councils adopted flood risk management plan
- Control, monitor and supervise the Highways Gulley and Jetting contract and any associated repairs to the Highway Network Drainage Network.
- Assist in the control & supervision of flood management Projects.
The applicant must have experience in undertaking the specific duties identified in this pack. Must be able to work within a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, local members, external companies and members of the public.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
A Health Surveillance assessment through our Occupational Health Service is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 28 January 2025
Shortlisting Date: 09 February 2026
Interview Date: 27 February 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
The Flooding and Coastal Management Team are looking to employ a Land Drainage engineer for the department
This challenging and varied role will require an understanding and knowledge of aspects relating to flooding and to carry out duties to review, monitor and maintain drainage infrastructure which is the responsibility of the Highways Network Department.
You will promote an understanding/provide advice on land drainage issues and assist the department in carrying out the duties of Bridgend County Borough Council as a Lead local flood Authority.
This will include:
- To assist in developing and delivering flood management and projects to discharge the Authorities Flood//Land Drainage Functions under the statutory acts.
- Assess and respond to planning department on drainage related development proposals in regard to Planning consents.
- To provide advice and guidance regarding drainage influences, maintenance plans and liaising with external agencies / government departments.
- To contribute to the development of the asset management and councils adopted flood risk management plan
- Control, monitor and supervise the Highways Gulley and Jetting contract and any associated repairs to the Highway Network Drainage Network.
- Assist in the control & supervision of flood management Projects.
The applicant must have experience in undertaking the specific duties identified in this pack. Must be able to work within a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, local members, external companies and members of the public.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
A Health Surveillance assessment through our Occupational Health Service is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 28 January 2025
Shortlisting Date: 09 February 2026
Interview Date: 27 February 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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