Flood Risk Officer

Working as part of an established team, the Flood Risk Officer will support the Flood Risk Management team in delivering and communicating the Council’s statutory duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Land Drainage Act 1991, and the Town and Country Planning Order 2015. The role sits within the Council’s Highway Service, acting in its capacity as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA).

The postholder will manage a varied and challenging workload, including assessing and managing flood risk from surface water, groundwater, and ordinary watercourses. The role also involves responding to both major and minor planning applications, processing pre‑application enquiries, supporting Local Planning Authorities during plan‑making, and assisting the Senior Flood Risk Engineer with the consenting and enforcement of Land Drainage Consent applications.

• To assist the Flood Risk Manager in the delivery of the flood risk functions, duties and responsibilities to enable delivery of the Cheshire East Flood Risk Management Strategy.
• Provide technical advice on the implementation of the Surface Water Management Plan and Local Flood Risk Strategy, including advising on the requirements for flood risk management, revenue and capital improvements and mitigation that can be implemented through the statutory planning process.
• Collaboration with strategic partners such as Environment Agency and United Utilities as required.
• Assist with regulation and technical adequacy of new development and drainage works activity.
• Assist in the investigation of flood events and to report and publish details of relevant flooding risk.
• Identify, register and maintain critical structures or features considered to be a local flood risk.

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience of corresponding with members of the public, Council Members, MPs and stakeholders using all forms of communication.

At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.

Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part‑time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.

• Sick Pay
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
• A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights.

We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.

For further details or to apply, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0330 311 2502 or e‑mail  If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly.