Senior Flood Risk Lead: Safeguard Homes & Infrastructure

Conwy County Borough Council; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Conwy County Borough Council is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Officer to lead local and national flood risk management, protecting homes and infrastructure, and shaping delivery priorities across the county.

Join the Flood Risk and Infrastructure Team to drive hydraulic modelling, mapping, project delivery, funding procurement, and partnerships with Welsh Government, NRW, developers, and communities, while mentoring colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience leading flood risk management strategies and teams.
• Ability to oversee regulatory responsibilities and approvals.
• Strong skills in coordinating cross‑sector partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead local and national flood risk management strategies and action plans.
• Oversee SAB and consenting authority responsibilities.
• Drive flood investigations, hydraulic modelling, mapping, and data management.

Skills

Flood risk leadership

Project management

Partnership development

Hydraulic modelling

Strategic planning

Tools

GIS

Hydraulic modelling software

Job description

Conwy County Borough Council is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Officer to lead local and national flood risk management, protecting homes and infrastructure, and shaping delivery priorities across the county.

Join the Flood Risk and Infrastructure Team to drive hydraulic modelling, mapping, project delivery, funding procurement, and partnerships with Welsh Government, NRW, developers, and communities, while mentoring colleagues.