Lead Flood Risk Engineer

Matchtech Group; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is recruiting a Flood Risk Team Leader to lead a team within a well-established flood risk management function. The role focuses on delivering statutory duties, providing technical leadership, and coordinating flood risk activities across planning, highways, and drainage.

The role requires extensive flood risk experience, strong leadership, and excellent stakeholder management. A full UK driving licence is usually expected, with opportunities to lead a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in flood risk management and related engineering disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of flood risk legislation and planning processes.
• Proven leadership in technical or multidisciplinary environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Flood Risk Manager in delivering statutory duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
• Provide technical leadership and oversee flood investigations.
• Lead Section 19 reports following significant flood events.
• Manage enquiries, funding applications, complaints, and escalated cases.
• Support emergency and adverse weather responses and ensure operational readiness.
• Line manage and develop a team of Flood Risk professionals through coaching and performance management.

Skills

GIS

AutoCAD

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

GIS software

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is recruiting a Flood Risk Team Leader to lead a team within a well-established flood risk management function. The role focuses on delivering statutory duties, providing technical leadership, and coordinating flood risk activities across planning, highways, and drainage.

The role requires extensive flood risk experience, strong leadership, and excellent stakeholder management. A full UK driving licence is usually expected, with opportunities to lead a multidisciplinary team.