Senior Flood Risk Engineer

Senior Flood Risk Engineer focuses on inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.

What the role involves

• Inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.
• Diagnose issues, complete checks, and keep records or handovers accurate.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

• The Senior Flood Risk Engineer will support the Flood Risk Manager in delivering the Council’s statutory duties as a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) under the Flood and Water Man.
• Deliver LLFA statutory functions including surface water management, land drainage consenting, enforcement, and the investigation of flood incidents, consistent with Section 19 dut.
• Provide specialist technical advice on flood risk, drainage, SuDS design, and mitigation measures to support statutory planning and development control.
• Design and delivery of flood alleviation schemes, including feasibility studies, business cases, and partnership funding bids.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving