This is an exciting opportunity to join our Flood and Coastal team, delivering projects that help protect communities, infrastructure and the environment from flood and coastal risks. You'll work on meaningful projects with real local impact while developing your technical and project management expertise within a supportive and collaborative team.
About the Role
As a Flood and Coastal Technical Project Officer, you'll support the planning and delivery of flood and coastal projects across Somerset. You'll work with colleagues, contractors, partners and stakeholders to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.
How You'll Make a Difference
- Lead and support the delivery of flood and coastal projects from planning through to completion.
- Monitor project progress, budgets and performance to ensure successful outcomes.
- Work closely with contractors, consultants and partner organisations throughout project delivery.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
- Provide technical advice and project support to colleagues and stakeholders.
- Prepare reports, project documentation and updates for a range of audiences.
Experience of managing and delivering technical projects. - Knowledge of project management principles, processes and controls.
- Understanding of budgeting, risk management and project monitoring.
- Experience of building positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills.
At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England’s most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life. - 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
- Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.
Flood and Coastal Technical Project Officer in Taunton employer: Somerset County Council
Somerset County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the welfare of children and families in Yeovil. With a strong commitment to continuous professional development and flexible hybrid working arrangements, employees are empowered to manage complex caseloads while contributing to meaningful service improvements. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, all within a collaborative and nurturing environment.
