Purpose of the Post.
• Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
• To manage projects in compliance with YGC project Management
• Procedures and client needs and as directed by the Principal Engineer / Service Manager
• To be part of a Project Management Team and comply with YGC project Management Procedures and client needs.
• To develop 1D, 2D, and 1D-2D hydraulic models to meet the clients needs.
• To actively cultivate and maintain a professional relationship with new and existing clients ensuring continual improvement in delivery by securing and acting on performance feedback.
• To develop a personal specialist expertise in hydraulic modelling and leading hydraulic models
• To manage and supervise flexible Project Teams including internal and external project staff along with contractors.
• To be part of a flexible Project Team and fulfilling all that is expected from project team members to ensure the successful delivery of a project.
• To provide and comply with all reporting requirements to the Service Manager / Project Manager according to the expected accuracy and deadlines.
• To mentor junior staff and be constructive and proactive in developing staff to the expected high standard.
• To provide an expected degree of site supervision in keeping with the delivery of the project brief.
• To be aware of and act upon new procedures introduced in accordance with Council policies and procedures as well as national developments to be aware of all Government / EU initiatives and their implications 
Responsibility for functions . e.g. staff, budgets, equipment
• To manage and supervise subordinate staff.
• To deputise for the immediate superior in his/her absence.
• To ensure that all staff timesheets and approvals are completed in accordance with YGC procedures.
• To be fully conversant with the plans and procedures of the department including all standard documents, operational guidance/procedures and Business Plan.
• To be fully conversant with all required software and IT based systems which facilitate the execution of the activities outlined as inherent within the ‘Purpose of the Post’ section (above). 
Main Duties
• To acquire and maintain an up to date knowledge of: -
• Current best practice in design issues
• Methods of procurement for projects
• Technical standards and developments (including current technology)
• Professional and statutory responsibilities e.g. (including those under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974, Wildlife & Countryside Act 1982,
• To manage and supervise subordinate staff.
• To deputise for the immediate superior in his/her absence.
• To ensure that all staff timesheets and approvals are completed in accordance with YGC procedures.
• To be fully conversant with the plans and procedures of the department including all standard documents, operational guidance/procedures and Business Plan.
• Responsibility for self-development.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
• Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
• Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
• Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused. 
Special Circumstances . e.g. the need to work unsociable hours, special working arrangements etc.
• Control own expenditure on projects
• ability to work under pressure. Ability to motivate staff to ensure the success of YGC.
• the requirement to work outside office hours at Public Inquiries, consultations, exhibitions and Council meetings and when called out to emergency situations. 
The above indicates an outline of duties only, in order to give an idea of the level of responsibility entailed. This job description is not exhaustive in detail, and job duties may change from time to time without changing its fundamental nature and level of responsibility.