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Principal Drainage Engineer
| Designated Workplace: |
Robert Hodge Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EE |
| Designated Workstyle: |
Mobile Office Based Worker |
| Salary: |
£42,708 to £45,718
per annum
|
| Post Type: |
Full Time |
| Hours: |
36 per week |
| Tenure: |
Permanent
|
| Published: |
Friday 11 April 2025 |
| Closing Date: |
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 27 April 2025
|
| Reference: |
HR-0027-25 |
It’s time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive & healthy communities and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help shape our future. You will be joining an organisation that puts its customers first, takes responsibility and works together with a can-do attitude, all while challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional outcomes for our communities.
West Lancashire Borough Council is currently looking for a Principal Drainage Engineer to work in its Technical Services team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for management of the Councils drainage assets including culverts and trash screens. In addition you will be expected to provide expert advice in relation to planning applications ensuring compliance with local and national policies.
Its is expected that the successful applicant be in possession of either a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a closely related field, have Chartered Engineer (CEng) states with the Engineering Council (or be working towards it) or have membership of a relevant professional organisation, such as ICE or CIWEM.
To find out more about West Lancashire Borough Council, Please follow the link to access our Recruitment Pack and view the attached Role Profile below.
We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement, flexible working, a generous employer pension contribution scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.
If you are eager to be part of a transformative journey and make a tangible impact, West Lancashire Borough Council welcomes your application.
For an informal discussion please contact David Jones, Technical Services Manager on 01695 585254
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Please be advised that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position with West Lancashire Borough Council. See our Recruitment of Ex Offenders Guidance Leaflet.
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