Flood Risk Asset Performance Engineer (Hybrid)

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales; Bangor-on-Dee; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Annual leave 28 days (33 with service)

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Natural Resources Wales in North Wales is seeking an Engineer to join the Asset Performance team to protect communities and the environment from flood risk. The role involves using asset data, analysis and evidence-based decisions to shape investment, with hybrid working and regular site/meetings.

A full UK driving license is required and Welsh language level is essential. You will contribute to sustainable long-term solutions, support health and safety, and collaborate with operational teams to

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a scientific or engineering subject is desirable, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of flood risk management activities and understanding of wider approaches to river and coastal asset management.
• Basic knowledge of ICT. Knowledge of GIS systems and CAD (e.g. ARCGIS, AutoCAD).
• Some knowledge of Health and Safety and relevant regulations e.g. Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) would be an advantage.
• Must have full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and management of a programme of work that contributes to the delivery of Directorate targets.
• Help ensure that local decisions are consistent and are risk based and in line with agreed Government approach.
• Assist in maintaining the National Flood Risk Asset Management System, AMX and associated flood risk data.
• Collect data from sources as required to help analyse flood risk asset management need.
• Support Operations Teams to enable delivery of the Asset Maintenance programme by providing relevant information.
• Assist in the preparation of pre-feasibility studies resulting from Flood Risk Management Plans and Shoreline Management Plans.
• Support Health and Safety best practice by actively promoting awareness and ensuring the provision of safe working practices to comply with NRW's policy and standards.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
• Required to take part in incident response activities.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

Skills

Flood risk knowledge

GIS

CAD

Driving licence

Health & safety

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Natural Resources Wales in North Wales is seeking an Engineer to join the Asset Performance team to protect communities and the environment from flood risk. The role involves using asset data, analysis and evidence-based decisions to shape investment, with hybrid working and regular site/meetings.

A full UK driving license is required and Welsh language level is essential. You will contribute to sustainable long-term solutions, support health and safety, and collaborate with operational teams to