Civil Engineer

The role We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support the protection of communities, infrastructure, and the environment from flooding. You will provide technical expertise and health and safety guidance to field teams, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include developing practical repair solutions, designing small to medium improvement projects, and maintaining flood defence assets. You will coordinate work, contribute to data and financial management, and support minor construction projects while working closely with contractors, stakeholders, and local communities.

Strong collaboration is essential, as you will build relationships across teams and partners to deliver a place-focused flood risk service in South East Wales. You may also support emergency flood response, including standby duties and incident management. This role suits someone motivated, collaborative, and passionate about engineering and environmental protection. Driving is essential to this role as it requires frequent travel, often to remote locations not served by public transport sometimes outside of normal working hours and possibly during periods of bad weather.

You must hold a full and current UK driving license. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact James Galsworthy sworthy  Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams.

About us At Natural Resources Wales, we are committed to protecting and enhancing Wales's natural resources so people and nature can thrive. Our work includes managing flood risk, maintaining critical infrastructure, and supporting sustainable development to build a resilient environment. Our team plays a key role in safeguarding communities across South East Wales. We are a collaborative group delivering practical, high-quality solutions to reduce flood impacts.

We promote a supportive culture that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning. By joining us, you'll be part of an organisation dedicated to protecting the environment while supporting your growth and development. What you will do Responsible for the production of the annual flood risk asset maintenance programme. Lead on the risk management planning for the work. Production and review of flood incident response and contingency plans/manuals and planning incident response exercises.

Develop procedures for the operation of assets during a flood incident. Lead on the scoping, justification, costing and delivery of discreet asset improvement projects. Have indirect budget responsibility for both revenue and capital projects. In partnership with Procurement deliver framework services and product supplies. Carry out contractor supervision and management. Liaise with stakeholders including; local authorities, land owners, environmental groups, delivering a customer focus.

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. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the…