Specialist Asset Management Field Operative - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Environment Agency

Environment Agency

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Gloucester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Number of jobs available 1- - Region 1- South West, West Midlands

City/Town 1
Gloucester

Building/Site 1

Gloucester

Depot

Grade 1
Staff Grade
Post Type 1
Fixed Term

Working Pattern 1

Full Time

Role Type 1

Engineering, Operational Delivery
Salary Minimum 1 £29,706 Prorata

Job description 1

The Environment Agency (EA) works to create better places for people, wildlife, and supports sustainable development.

Do you want to make a real difference in protecting the local environment? As a Specialist Team Member you'll help plan, coordinate and manage the delivery of our flood asset management programme and emergency response work.

This is a vital role that is key to maintaining the West Midlands' flood resilience.

Responsibilities include:

Ensuring that programmed works are delivered within budget and published timelines, managing contractors as needed.
Active monitoring to ensure works are being completed as planned, motivating staff when needed.
Provide leadership on health and safety, ensuring that delivery work is being conducted safely and sites comply with our policies.

Due to emergency response, there is an expectation that you live within 45 minutes' drive of your depot. As such, you'll be required to have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle. You'll have access to a work vehicle when required and full PPE will be provided.

The team 1
Operational Field teams protect people and the environment by maintaining and operating our flood and coastal risk management assets. They have a range of technical skills and deliver watercourse maintenance, along with asset maintenance and construction projects, often using specialist equipment.

They play a key role in the prevention and mitigation of environmental incidents day and night.
You will be based at Gloucester with some opportunity to work from home.

Experience/skills required 1
We're looking for someone who is passionate about the environment and has a desire to protect people and build a climate resilient nation.

You will be able to demonstrate the following:

Excellent leadership and a passion for motivating teams.
Experience of managing contractors and working with external partners.
Experience of delivering work by planning, tracking and maintaining data/information.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and demands
Excellent communication skills
Confidence in using IT is essential as well as a willingness to learn the use of our inhouse systems
An understanding of Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 would be beneficial.
An enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Interest/study in engineering or a scientific discipline would also be beneficial.

All the necessary training to undertake the role will be provided including externally recognised qualifications.

Contact and additional information 1
This role will involve mixture of deskbased work and being out on sites. Therefore, you will need to be comfortable with working outdoors.

The Environment Agency are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and opportunities to progress your career with us via professional training routes such as apprenticeships and degree programmes.