Scottish Water
Job title:
Assistant Catchment Planner – Flooding Team
Company
Scottish Water
Job description
Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.Do you want to play a leading role in reducing the risk of flooding to homes and businesses across Scotland and improving the quality of our rivers and coastal shores?We are looking for someone to join the Flooding Team an Assistant Catchment Planner within the Environmental, Planning and Assurance (EPA) directorate.Your primary role will be to support Catchment Planners with promoting flooding projects in Unifier and then supporting the project team through the ‘Plan’ stage of delivery, as well as proactive planning of Scotland’s wastewater catchments for the future.Flooding projects can vary in scope, from large-scale sewer upgrade schemes to improvements at a single CSO or customer property, and from city-wide strategic partnerships exploring blue/green infrastructure (BGI) in urbanised areas to testing the applicability of new technology.What you’ll doYou will work closely with internal stakeholders across the Flooding Team including colleagues in Flooding Investigations Team, Flooding Solutions Team as well as colleagues across other Scottish Water teams such as Wastewater Operations, Asset Planning and Environmental Regulation.You will collaborate with external stakeholders including consultants, local authorities, and other technical specialists to support the Catchment Planner in progressing flooding projects. You will also provide administrative support across the flooding programme and will have the opportunity to identify and take the lead on business improvements within the flooding team.As we work towards SR27, there will be a greater focus on surface water management and blue/green infrastructure and it is anticipated the successful candidate will support our aims to increase uptake and installation across the country. The role will also involve assessing development applications for a designated area which you will take ownership of and will involve building strong relationships with colleagues in Development Services.This role offers hybrid working, so you can be based anywhere in Scotland as long as you’re within commuting distance of one of our main office hubs, such as Edinburgh, Stepps, Dundee, or Inverness. However, you will be required to occasionally work from offices within the central belt in addition to site visits to project locations across Scotland. A full UK driving licence is needed.What you’ll needWe are looking for someone who can collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. You should be analytical, organised, and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to making evidence-based decisions. A passion for delivering outstanding customer service is essential, along with prior experience in the water industry.A solid understanding of wastewater networks and GIS is crucial, as is the ability to create clear and engaging written reports and presentations. Knowledge of surface water management and blue-green infrastructure will also be key to your success in this role.Experience with community and customer engagement would be a valuable addition, as would programme or project management expertise. Familiarity with hydraulic modelling will also be beneficial.Looking out for youWhile the work we do is important, we know it’s not the only thing that matters. That’s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.You’ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.For your future, there’s our pension (the ‘know-what-you’ll-get-when-you-retire’ kind), as well as life assurance.As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shoppingThe not-so-small printThis role will be a Grade 6. If you’re new to Scottish Water, you’ll join us on a starting salary of £33,560. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £44,140.If you’re interested in this role – or know someone who might be – we will be accepting applications until midnight on the 28th of January 2025. Please include a cover letter with your application.Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, license checks, etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party, and must be completed before your start date. Don’t worry – we’ll only start these checks once you’ve accepted an offer.A few final things worth knowing…Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If you’re interested in this job, but don’t tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So don’t rule yourself out!Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We’re also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. We’re very used to making adjustments, so please don’t be afraid to ask.As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it’s important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you don’t already live here, you’ll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.Finally (finally!), candidates who haven’t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You won’t need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.We’re here to help. Ask us anything at
Expected salary
£33560 per year
Location
Scotland
Job date
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:02:06 GMT
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