Engineer (Drainage)

Wrexham-County-Borough-Council; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave (up to 32 days)

Family-friendly policies

Work-life balance and flexi-time

Wrexham Reward Scheme discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

Job summary

The County Borough Council of Wrexham invites applications for a role within the Engineering & Technical team, focusing on flood risk management and drainage design to deliver sustainable schemes across the county. You will assess flood risks, influence developments, and oversee drainage projects from design to delivery while providing planning and SAB application guidance.

Based at Abbey Road with a mix of office, site and flexible home working, the role includes supervising the Network

Qualifications

• Experience in flood risk management and drainage projects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments.

Skills

Hydrological assessments

Drainage design

Project management

Planning consultation

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Do you want to play a key role in protecting communities from flooding while helping to shape a more resilient and sustainable future?

We are looking for a motivated and innovative professional to join our Engineering & Technical team, where you'll be at the forefront of flood risk management, drainage design and sustainable development across the county. As part of our Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) service, you'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects, from assessing flood risks and influencing future developments, to designing and delivering drainage and flood alleviation schemes that make a real difference to people's lives.

This is a varied role that combines engineering design, project management, planning consultation and regulatory responsibilities. You'll undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments, develop innovative drainage solutions, prepare designs and specifications, and oversee projects through to delivery. You'll also provide expert advice on planning and Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB) applications, support the planning process, and exercise the Council's powers relating to ordinary watercourses.

Working closely with colleagues, contractors, developers and local communities, you'll help ensure that new and existing infrastructure is resilient to climate change, supports biodiversity and delivers long-term environmental benefits. The role also includes supervising the Network Drainage Officer and managing projects on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Based primarily at Abbey Road, the post offers a combination of office, site and flexible home working, giving you the opportunity to develop your career while contributing to projects that have a lasting impact on communities and the environment.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

About Us

• Grymuso

The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well-being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health-boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle-related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance

Our Council Plan (2023–28) sets out our priorities for this period and we deliver these by following the Nolan Values of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership) as well as our own Corporate Values: