Flood Risk Management Apprentice

Use flood risk mapping and data to assess the flood risk at a location Record and investigate the causes of reported flooding Help develop funding bids and plans for schemes Carry out technical reviews of proposals to alter watercourses Understand the flood risk impacts of new development and comment on basic planning applications Work with residents to make themselves more resilient to flooding Keep team datasets up to date and accurate

Training:

You'll be trained in all aspects of the work undertaken by Flood Risk Management, plus have extensive access to a range of training opportunities provided for Warwickshire County Council staff. You'll also attend South and City College Birmingham on weekly day release for workshops and training that will enable you to complete the Civil Engineering Technician apprenticeship qualification and gain professional recognition as an Engineer by the Institute for Civil Engineers.

Functional skills in maths and English (if required).

Training Outcome:

We have enabled this pathway for several previous apprentices, it is a standard career pathway that we are proud to say has been successful in training many apprentices to become fully qualified engineers.

Employer Description:
Warwickshire County Council is the local government authority for the county of Warwickshire, providing public services such as Social Care, Education, County Highways, Rural Services, Public Health, Fire and Rescue, plus much more. Since 2012 the Council has delivered a top class apprenticeship scheme, recruiting more than 380 apprentices, most of whom have been retained in further roles at the Council.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, hours are flexible between 8:00am and 6:00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience