Assistant Engineer Level 3 – Flood Risk Management

About The Role

Working Hours:

35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm, 18 September 2026
Interview Method:
Face to Face
Legal Right to Work:
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action
This role is subject to
- 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

Qualification - See About the Candidate

Manchester is a world class city with ambitious plans for sustainable growth. Do you have the qualities to play a key role managing flood risk in this dynamic modern city?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Flood Risk Management Team.

This role will make a significant contribution to flood risk resilience and sustainable drainage in Manchester. It provides an exciting opportunity for exposure to a diverse range of challenges as an engineer of the Lead Local Flood Authority.

The role will be crucial in ensuring the highest standard development is brought forward for the city, by providing specialist advice to the Local Planning Authority on a range of planning applications.

The role will also investigate flood risk and deliver betterment for our existing communities, in collaboration with our partner authorities and stakeholders.

• Undertake the role of Assistant Engineer / Planning Application Assessor within the Flood Risk Management team.
• With support and guidance from senior officers, they will manage their own caseload of diverse minor development planning applications, providing high quality technical responses on flood risk and drainage matters and maintaining communication with the Planning Authority.
• Support with updating the team GIS asset register with new survey information and other flood risk data.
• Support delivery of our GIS Data Screening application service including engaging with the customer and working to delivery within the formal timeframe.
• Assist other team members in the engagement of developers for pre-application discussions.
• Support the wider team to review and resolve flood risk and drainage enquiries.
• Support the team’s undertaking of stakeholder support and influence / negotiation with partners in other risk management authorities (such as Environment Agency, United Utilities, GMCA).
• Carry out a supportive role in the winning and delivery of funded projects.
• Support the team in revising and implementing planning policies and procedures for Technical Guidance.
• Assist with maintaining a close working relationship with the Planning Team and wider Highways Service.

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We are seeking applications from those who are passionate and committed to making an important contribution towards flood risk management in Manchester.

This post is full time and will play an important role in supporting the team to deliver its statutory duties as Lead Local Flood Authority.

You will need a strong working knowledge of legislation and national standards, including best practice in flood risk management and SuDS, together with excellent organisation skills and a high level of initiative.

Must hold or be willing to work towards ONC / OND in Civil Engineering, Geography or other relevant discipline, or,

Be able to demonstrate relevant experience of working in a related field such as the highway, planning/construction or environmental sectors.

It would be highly advantageous to have a background in Flood Risk Management and a good understanding of the technical assessment process…