Flood and Water Management Technician
Closing date: 17/03/2026
Reference: REQ106509
37 hours / Permanent
26, ,694 *
Penmorfa, Aberaeron
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Make a Difference Protecting Communities from Flood Risk
Join Ceredigion County Council's Flood and Water Management Team to support vital work under the Land Drainage Act 1991 and Flood and Water Management Act 2010, including Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB) duties.
What you'll do:
* assist the team in managing flood risk and drainage projects
* support SAB functions and statutory processes
* help monitor, report on, and reduce flood risk to properties
* ensure statutory deadlines and obligations are met
Who we're looking for:
* experience in flood risk management, drainage, or related fields
* strong organisational and communication skills
* ability to work independently and collaboratively
* proactive, solution-focused, and committed to public service
Why this role matters:
* this role is key to helping Ceredigion Council meet statutory duties and deliver services that protect communities from flood risk
We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
* Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
* Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
Job Description and Person Specification
Team Ceredigion Information Pack
Get in touch
For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Annett Birkett on
Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Highways and Environmental
We deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy. Our key responsibilities include:
* Transport Services: Corporate transport; Fleet management; Parking Services; Harbours.
* Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service.
* Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement.
* Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.
Penmorfa
Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.
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Aberaeron
Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.