Principal Environmental Scientist

Job Introduction

Flood & Coastal Principal Environmental Scientist

South West Flood & Coastal is a shared service between East Devon District Council and BCP Council. We work with our partners and communities to address the challenges of flooding and coastal erosion in a changing climate. This has created exceptional professional opportunities to work in both regions on exciting projects. Our geographical areas are renowned for their natural beauty, with long stretches of beaches, complex cliffs, stunning landscapes and expansive national parks.

We're recruiting to our Strategy, Policy & Environment Team which oversees the delivery of a multitude of exciting projects and activities including: shoreline management planning; strategic studies; adaptation planning; beach, sand dune and cliff management; environmental assessment and studies; flood & coastal research & development; and coastal monitoring and data analysis to support evidence-based decision-making. We are seeking an experienced Principal Environmental Scientist who is a specialist in environmental assessment and consenting with knowledge of flood and coastal risk management projects. The role will provide leadership of environmental assessment and consenting across the South West Flood & Coastal portfolio of projects, working with colleagues across the service, developing junior staff and growing the capabilities of the service in this area.

The Strategy, Policy & Environment Team currently has 10 members of staff with a diverse range of skills and experience. South West Flood & Coastal has just under 40 staff, ranging from early career professionals through to sector leading subject matter experts covering all areas of flooding and coastal erosion. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other industry experts and share your expertise to help develop flood and coastal risk managers of the future, build a legacy and demonstrate the value of our work nationally.

We have an exciting portfolio of future projects to see through to delivery in the coming years that require environmental assessment and consenting support. An initial primary project for the role will be the Jurassic Coast FCERM Mitigation Study, which will develop assessment of potential impacts of current and future coastal defences on the World Heritage Site's Outstanding Universal Value and approaches for how those impacts can be avoided or mitigated.

Applications from professionals across the South West region are welcome and we can consider hybrid and remote (with infrequent office attendance) arrangements. We have office space available at both BCP (Bournemouth and Poole) and East Devon District Council (Honiton). The role operates under smarter working guidance providing clear objectives and deadlines and giving you the control to find work/life balance that meets service needs and your personal commitments and interests.

The employee benefits include a great pension package, various salary sacrifice and benefits schemes, and a generous leave offer, further details visit: Colleague benefits and support | BCP (bcpcouncil.gov.uk).

If you have any questions, please email Alan Frampton (South West Flood & Coastal Strategy, Policy & Environment Manager) at alan.frampton@bcpcouncil.gov.uk who will be happy to arrange a call to discuss this opportunity.

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website.