Engineer (Drainage)

Do you want to play a key role in protecting communities from flooding while helping to shape a more resilient and sustainable future?

We are looking for a motivated and innovative professional to join our Engineering & Technical team, where you'll be at the forefront of flood risk management, drainage design and sustainable development across the county. As part of our Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) service, you'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects, from assessing flood risks and influencing future developments, to designing and delivering drainage and flood alleviation schemes that make a real difference to people's lives.

This is a varied role that combines engineering design, project management, planning consultation and regulatory responsibilities. You'll undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments, develop innovative drainage solutions, prepare designs and specifications, and oversee projects through to delivery. You'll also provide expert advice on planning and Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB) applications, support the planning process, and exercise the Council's powers relating to ordinary watercourses.

Working closely with colleagues, contractors, developers and local communities, you'll help ensure that new and existing infrastructure is resilient to climate change, supports biodiversity and delivers long-term environmental benefits. The role also includes supervising the Network Drainage Officer and managing projects on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Based primarily at Abbey Road, the post offers a combination of office, site and flexible home working, giving you the opportunity to develop your career while contributing to projects that have a lasting impact on communities and the environment.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

About Us

The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Discounted leisure membership
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well-being resources, including an employee assistance programme, Healthy & Wellbeing Champions, health and wellbeing events and campaigns, Menopause Café and Unpaid Carer Café