Lead the Future of Flood Risk and Water Level Management in Somerset

Are you a seasoned Civil Engineer with a passion for protecting communities and landscapes? The Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the delivery of our engineering programme—designing and building infrastructure that safeguards homes, farmland, and nature across the county.

This is a senior technical and strategic role, heading a dedicated team and joining our management group to integrate engineering with operational and governance priorities. If you have exceptional experience in flood risk, water level management, and environmental infrastructure—and want to make a lasting impact—we want to hear from you.

Join us in shaping Somerset’s future. Apply now and be part of something vital.

 

Do you like working in the outdoors? Are you interested in the natural environment? Do you have experience/confidence in working in a rural environment? Do you like working on your own or in a small team?

Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium are looking to recruit a Deputy Area Supervisor in the North Somerset Levels area. Duties will include:

  • Undertaking routine inspection of all watercourses
  • Ensuring all culverts and weed screens are kept clear of blockages.
  • Ensuring water levels are maintained by operating structures such as sluices and tilting weirs.
  • Reporting and recording all defects
  • Acting as a point-of-contact with local residents and land owners, including to ensure access for annual maintenance.
  • Investigating incidents involving flood risk

 

Are you a Health & Safety professional looking for a new challenge?

Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium are looking to recruit a Health & Safety Officer to coordinate provision of building services and maintenance activities, and all aspects of Health & Safety in the workplace, including construction and operational activities in the field carried out by contractors and field teams ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The role is based at our offices in Highbridge. Duties will include:

  • Completion of weekly and ad hoc safety checks as per the Health & Safety Policy.
  • Conduct/organise relevant Health & Safety training for staff as required.
  • Manage the process for all ‘Risk Assessments’ as required by legislation
  • To carry out investigations into all accidents and inform the CEO immediately of all incidents reportable under R.I.D.D.O.R.
  • Conduct Health & Safety inspections and prepare reports and documents as required.
  • Identifying, overseeing and implementing general office repairs.
  • Scheduling and contracting of regular building testing, checks and other maintenance services and are recorded accordingly, communicating with Employees affected as necessary.

 

 

To find out more about any of the above positions, please email jobs@somersetdbs.co.uk