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Land and Highway Drainage Inspector, BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
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An Opportunity within Bridgend County Borough Council's Flooding and Coastal Management Team
Bridgend County Borough Council's Flooding and Coastal Management Team is looking to employ a Land and Highway Drainage Inspector.
About the Role
With the ever-changing environment that we live in, flooding and coastal protection is a significant responsibility for Local Authorities. This challenging and varied role will ultimately provide protections and assistance to the residents and businesses in Bridgend who are at risk of flooding. You will require an understanding and knowledge of aspects relating to flooding and coastal management. Your duties will be to investigate the causes of flooding, manage the maintenance of the Highways Network Department, and provide advise (and possible enforcement) to private landowners to improve flood risk management across the Borough.
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You will take a lead on carrying out the duties of Bridgend County Borough Council as a Lead Local Flood Authority and promote the improvements to the coastal infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Investigate complaints and service requests, identify works required, monitor and supervise the repairs to land drainage/Highway/Coastal assets.
- Control, monitor and supervise the Highways Gulley and Jetting contract.
- Developing and updating databases for the recording of assets under the Flood Water Management Act.
- Assess, Issue and monitor Ordinary Watercourse Consents and Enforcement.
Requirements
- Experience in undertaking the specific duties identified in this pack.
- Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, local members, external companies, and members of the public.
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Core Responsibility
Protecting children, young people, or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Requirements for the Post
- A valid driving licence.
- A Health Surveillance assessment through our Occupational Health Service.
Additional Information
- The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
- Emergency Response are a requirement of this post.
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 19 August 2026
- Shortlisting Date: 21 August 2026
- Interview Date: 31 August 2026
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