We are seeking an experienced Flood Risk Engineer within the highways and sustainable transport team here in Merton to support in discharging the Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority duties.

The role is focused on understanding flood risk, delivering sustainable drainage and natural flood management and supporting climate resilience and community wellbeing. Alongside this you will be responsible for ensuring that the highways drainage is operational and well maintained.

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Reporting to the Flood Risk Manager, you will be a dynamic and motivated individual who has proven experience in flood risk management, ideally within a local authority or large public sector environment. You will have full knowledge and understanding of highways drainage, surface water drainage modelling and Sustainable Drainage Systems.

You must have an excellent understandin...