Development & Flood Risk Advisor

Natural Resources Wales; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

The role

By joining our Development and Flood Risk Team you will have a key role in safeguarding communities at risk from flooding in North and Mid Wales. As one of our key Advisors, you’ll be part of a knowledgeable and committed team, supplying authoritative, evidence-based advice on flood risk matters for planning applications and infrastructure consents.

You’ll ensure that development proposals align with Welsh Government Technical Advisory Note 15 (2025) policy on flood risk, and your insight will be vital in shaping resilient, climate‑conscious planning decisions.

Beyond planning, you’ll review permit applications, support enforcement actions, and consider emergency works under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (Wales) (Flood Risk) 2016. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical knowledge while influencing external stakeholders and using regulatory tools to protect people, property and the environment.

You will be part of a forward‑thinking organisation committed to climate adaptation, and your work will directly contribute to delivering the aims and objectives of Natural Resources Wales Corporate Plan by 2030.

If you’re ready to lead on critical flood risk challenges and want our expertise to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

Working at NRW means being part of a dynamic team dedicated to protecting communities from flood risk.