Job Description

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.



We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.



Come join us and be part of our success.



We are seeing a Principal Drainage Engineer/LLFA Officer to lead Knowsley Council's flood risk and drainage advisory work. You will provide technical expertise on planning applications, oversee the delivery of sustainable drainage improvements, and act as the Council's Lead Local Flood Authority representative. The role requires strategic thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to engage with developers, regional partners, and the community to deliver resilient, adoptable drainage infrastructure.

What we're looking for:

Strong experience in flood risk management, drainage strategy assessment, and SuDS design/implementation. Ability to produce clear technical advice, lead projects, and negotiate improvements via legal agreements. Forward-thinking approach to infrastructure delivery, asset management, and regional flood risk collaboration.

Why Knowsley:

Influence major housing, transport, and economic development projects Professional development and career progression opportunities. Flexible working and a collaborative, solution-focused team environment.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.



We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.



See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.



At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:



Louise Fortune, Team Leader: Highways Development Control. Email: Louise.Fortune@Knowsley.gov.uk Phone: 0151 443 2297 or alterantively Keith Moyles, Group Manager: Network Management & Operations. Email: Keith.Moyles@Knowsley.gov.uk Phone: 0151 443 5948



If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.



Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.


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