Flood and Climate Resilience Senior Technician

Senior Technician - Flood & Climate Resilience Management

Salary: C3 £ 32,061 - £33,699

Hours:

37 hours

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Merrion House, Knowsthorpe Gate, Waterside and Hybrid

Could you make a difference to the future of our city?

The impacts of a changing climate are challenging for countries and cities across the world. The Flood & Climate Resilience Management (FCRM) team here in Leeds is doing innovative and important work to make Leeds a more climate resilient city. If you’re motivated to help protect Leeds from the impacts of climate change both now and in the future, we’d love for you to join us.

As a Technician within the Flood Climate Resilience Management (FCRM) Maintenance Team, you will play a vital operational role in protecting communities, infrastructure, and the environment from flood risk.

This is a hands‑on, varied, and highly impactful role, focused on the inspection, maintenance, and improvement of critical drainage and flood risk assets across the city. From culverts and watercourses to drainage systems and flood alleviation schemes, you will be at the forefront of ensuring these assets are safe, effective, and resilient—particularly as the impacts of climate change continue to intensify.

The role is not just about maintaining infrastructure; it is about taking a proactive, preventative approach to flood risk management. You will identify issues before they escalat, deliver maintenance programmes, and contribute to practical engineering solutions that reduce risk and improve long‑term resilience.

Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and external partners, you will manage both planned and reactive works, respond to flood incidents, and help ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities as a Lead Local Flood Authority.

This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the day‑to‑day delivery of flood risk management, where your work has a direct and visible impact on local communities. Whether responding to storm events, progressing maintenance schemes, or improving asset performance, your contribution will be essential in safeguarding the city.

Leeds is a growing, vibrant, and diverse city, and Leeds City Council is the second largest local authority in England, as well as being an inclusive, modern, and flexible employer. We are also one of the largest employers in the region, with over 14,000 employees. We are committed to attracting and developing talented individuals who share our values and ambition to deliver high‑quality services for our residents.

Joining the FCRM Maintenance Team means becoming part of a dedicated and collaborative service, working at the heart of climate resilience and playing a key role in protecting the city now and for the future.

• Knowledge and experience of drainage and flood risk assets, including maintenance and inspection of culverts, watercourses, and drainage systems.
• A practical understanding of flood risk management, particularly the importance of proactive and reactive maintenance.
• The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues, contractors, and the public.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, especially in responding to flooding and drainage issues.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, balancing planned maintenance and emergency response work effectively.

• We have an opportunity to join the Flood & Climate Resilience Management Maintenance Team.
• This is a practical and varied role, focused on the inspection, maintenance, and repair of drainage and flood risk assets across the city. You will support both planned maintenance and reactive responses to flooding, helping to reduce risk to communities and infrastructure.
• Working with colleagues, contractors, and partners, you will deliver effective solutions to drainage issues and contribute to keeping systems operating safely and efficiently.
• Flooding is an increasing challenge due to climate change, and this role is key to ensuring a proactive and resilient approach to managing and maintaining flood assets.

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the…