Ringway Jacobs
Senior Flood Risk Engineer
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Senior Flood Risk Engineer
Senior Flood Risk Engineer
Location: Crewe Contract Type: Permanent
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 Management Act 2010. This includes leading on the development, design and delivery of flood risk management schemes, providing specialist technical advice, and ensuring effective coordination of local flood risk activities across the authority.
The Role
- Deliver LLFA statutory functions, including:
- Surface water management
- Land drainage consenting
- Enforcement
- Investigation of flood incidents (consistent with Section 19 duties)
- Provide specialist technical advice on flood risk, drainage, SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) design, and mitigation measures to support statutory planning and development control
- Lead the development, appraisal, design and delivery of flood alleviation schemes, including:
- Feasibility studies
- Business cases
- Partnership funding bids
- Support the implementation and review of the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and Surface Water Management Plan
- Collaborate with key partners (e.g., Environment Agency, United Utilities, local communities) to support integrated flood risk management
- Oversee the assessment of:
- Drainage strategies
- Flood risk assessments
- Technical submissions for new development
- Maintain and update the asset register of structures and features significant to flood risk (per Section 21 duties)
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About You
Criteria marked Essential are must-haves for this role:
- Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Essential)
- Experience in flood risk management, drainage engineering, or related technical field (Essential)
- Specialist knowledge of:
- SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems)
- Hydrology
- Drainage design standards
- National policy (Essential)
- Proficiency in:
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
- Hydrological modelling tools (Essential)
- Full UK driving licence (Essential)
Benefits
At Ringway Jacobs, your expertise and career growth are prioritised. We offer:
- Flexible working arrangements (e.g., part-time opportunities, job-sharing)
- Competitive benefits package:
- Sick pay
- Competitive salary
- Private healthcare
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- RJ Rewards (employee discounts app for restaurants, holidays, entertainment)
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Pension scheme
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The Company
Ringway Jacobs is a leading highways service provider supporting local authorities across the UK. Since its formation in 2005, we’ve specialised in road network management solutions, delivering excellence in:
- 10,000+ miles of highways management
- 7,800+ miles of public rights of way management
- 242,000+ street lights
- Transport safety, sustainability, and maintenance services
We operate via a culture of passion, integrity, and collaboration, ensuring our clients receive safe, sustainable service excellence.
Inclusion & Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we foster fairness for all employees. We actively support the Armed Forces Community, offeringpreferential recruitment for:
- Service leavers
- Veterans
- Reservists
- Cadet force adult volunteers
- Military spouses/partners
For further inquiries, contact our Recruitment Team: 📞 0330 311 2502 | ✉ careers@ringwayjacobs.com
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