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At Neath Port Talbot Council we look after a large, diverse, complex region of Wales. But our approach to meeting the needs of our 140,000 residents and over 3,000 businesses is simple. We recruit collaborative, talented people and offer them opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Join us and you’ll be supported to gain new skills and build a successful career in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Safe in the knowledge that we’re right there with you offering more opportunities, more development and more support.

No matter what your job, we want you to bring your ideas and your unique opinions and perspectives. Because what makes you unique, makes us better.

Working together we can make Neath Port Talbot a great place to live, work and visit.

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Drainage Engineer

An opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Flood Risk and Drainage team as a Drainage Engineer. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to support the Drainage Manager and design, manage, and oversee drainage projects that mitigate flood risks and enhance the county's drainage systems.

 Key Responsibilities are:

  • Design and implement land and highway drainage schemes.
  • Conduct detailed assessments and inspections of drainage systems to identify outstanding works.
  • Prepare comprehensive technical drawings, documentation, and budgetary information.
  • Manage capital works programmes, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors and consultants to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Provide technical, structural, and contractual input into drainage design maintenance and assessment.
  • Contribute to Development Control and SAB and assist in delivering key Council projects.
  • Formulate and implement Drainage Capital and Maintenance Contracts, Asset Management Plans, and Works Programmes.
  • Communicate effectively through technical documentation, as well as verbally and in writing
  • Requirements: 
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Professional experience in drainage design and flood risk management.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage and other relevant software.
  • Strong understanding of drainage regulations and best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel extensively throughout the County Borough. 
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.       

For an informal discussion, please contact Richard Colman on 01639 686263. 

Welsh language skills are not necessary for this position.

Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

You can apply online via the NPT Council jobs page www.npt.gov.uk/jobs

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council.  Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this.  If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you.  Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

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