***Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.***
Flood Alleviation Engineer
* Job Reference: HFSH00010D1HME
* Location: Kinmel Park Depot, Bodelwyddan (travel throughout the county of Denbighshire is vital within this role)
* Salary: Grade 10 (£42,839 - £47,181 per annum)
* Hours: 37 per week
* Contract: Permanent
* Closing date: 9th October 2025
About the role:
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Strategic Highways Team in a forward thinking authority leading on the Flood Alleviation programme.
This role will be focused on working closely with a variety of stakeholders to develop and deliver the Flood Alleviation Programme ensuring that potential funding opportunities are identified to support the project. The role will involve regular communication with members of the public, Members and interested parties either via documentation or engagement events. Denbighshire has an outstanding reputation for delivering high profile flood alleviation schemes, such as the recently completed multi million pound coastal flood protection schemes at Rhyl and Prestatyn.
The role will also focus on the leading, overseeing, agreement and implementation of sustainable drainage applications and measures (SAB) with regards to new developments and projects countywide.
Denbighshire County Council have the goal to become a net carbon zero and ecologically positive organisation by 2030, alongside improving our organisational climate risk resilience. This role will be a key contributor to deliver on our objectives.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of this post, please contact Andy Raynor, Risk and Asset Manager on
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?
We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
* Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
* Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
* Family friendly policies
To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit our website:
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language. Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English. This advert information is also available in Welsh.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £42,839.00-£47,181.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Flexitime
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Sabbatical
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a degree qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject OR Engineer with 3 years relevant experience, or significant experience in a highways environment? Essential requirement.
* Do you have significant experience of Flood Risk Management and of Flood Alleviation schemes with a proven track record of delivering flood alleviation schemes? Essential requirement
* Do you have significant knowledge of Catchment Flood Management Plans, Shoreline Management Plans and their implications for Denbighshire County Council? Essential Requirement.
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rhyl LL18