Flood Risk Officer

Ringway Jacobs Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways service provider in the UK is seeking a Flood Risk Officer to manage flood risk from surface water and groundwater. The role includes providing technical advice, assisting with planning applications, and collaborating with key partners like the Environment Agency. Candidates should hold a degree in Civil Engineering and have strong communication skills. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to contribute to flood risk management within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Sick Pay

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive salary

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience corresponding with public, Council Members, MPs and stakeholders.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering flood risk management functions.
• Provide technical advice on Surface Water Management Plan.
• Collaborate with strategic partners like Environment Agency.
• Assist in investigation of flood events.
• Identify and maintain structures of local flood risk.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical advice on flood risk management

Collaboration with partners

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Working as part of an established team, the Flood Risk Officer will support the Flood Risk Management team in delivering and communicating the Council’s statutory duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Land Drainage Act 1991, and the Town and Country Planning Order 2015. The role sits within the Council’s Highway Service, acting in its capacity as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA).

The postholder will manage a varied and challenging workload, including assessing and managing flood risk from surface water, groundwater, and ordinary watercourses. The role also involves responding to both major and minor planning applications, processing pre‑application enquiries, supporting Local Planning Authorities during plan‑making, and assisting the Senior Flood Risk Engineer with the consenting and enforcement of Land Drainage Consent applications.

The Role

• Assist the Flood Risk Manager in delivering the flood risk functions, duties and responsibilities to enable delivery of the Cheshire East Flood Risk Management Strategy.
• Provide technical advice on the implementation of the Surface Water Management Plan and Local Flood Risk Strategy, including advising on the requirements for flood risk management, revenue and capital improvements and mitigation that can be implemented through the statutory planning process.
• Collaborate with strategic partners such as Environment Agency and United Utilities as required.
• Assist with regulation and technical adequacy of new development and drainage works activity.
• Assist in the investigation of flood events and report and publish details of relevant flooding risk.
• Identify, register and maintain critical structures or features considered to be a local flood risk.

About You

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience of corresponding with members of the public, Council Members, MPs and stakeholders using all forms of communication.

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements (part‑time hours, job share, etc.)
• Pension scheme (if applicable)
• A variety of discounts through the “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out, etc.

The Company

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, we provide road network management solutions to local government. Our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care makes us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We ensure equality of opportunity in employment and fair treatment of all employees.

Contact the Recruitment Team: 0330 311 2502 or [e-mail]. If you require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please let us know.

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