Development & Flood Risk Advisor

Development & Flood Risk Advisor Natural Resources Wales
• Luton, ENG, UK

By joining our Development and Flood Risk Team you will have a key role in safeguarding communities at risk from flooding in North and Mid Wales. As one of our key Advisors, you'll be part of a knowledgeable and committed team, supplying authoritative, evidence-based advice on flood risk matters for planning applications and infrastructure consents. You'll ensure that development proposals align with Welsh Government Technical Advisory Note 15 (2025) policy on flood risk and your insight will be vital in shaping resilient, climate conscious planning decisions.

You will work collaboratively across our flood risk management portfolio.

Beyond planning, you'll review permit applications, support enforcement actions and consider emergency works under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (Wales) (Flood Risk) 2016. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical knowledge whilst influencing external stakeholders and using regulatory tools to protect people, property and the environment. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to climate adaptation, and your work will directly contribute to delivering the aims and objectives of Natural Resources Wales Corporate Plan by 2030.

If you're ready to lead on critical flood risk challenges and want our expertise to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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