Senior Engineer Projects and Programmes (Flood and Climate Resilience Management)

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Projects and Programmes – Flood and Climate Resilience Management

Salary: £42,839 - £46,142

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

Location: Offices across the city including Merrion House, with some work from home.

Could you make a difference to the future of our city?

The impacts of a changing climate are challenging for countries and cities across the world. The Flood & Climate Resilience Management (FCRM) team here in Leeds is doing innovative and important work to make Leeds a more climate resilient city. If you’re motivated to help protect Leeds from the impacts of climate change both now and in the future, we’d love for you to join us.

Following the completion of one of the largest and most innovative flood schemes in the country this year, we are seeking to recruit to a number of roles across our team, and we have opportunities at a range of grades and in different specialist areas. Although traditionally flood risk management is a civil engineering discipline, our FCRM team here in Leeds is looking for a diverse group of people that can bring skills and experience from a broad range of disciplines, such as (but not limited to) geography, project management, infrastructure operation and maintenance, data management, and environmental management.

To find out more about some of our ongoing and completed schemes visit: Have Your Say Today – Leeds City Council Flood Resilience – Commonplace

To watch videos on the impact of our schemes and what it’s like to work in the FCRM team visit: Leeds Flood and Climate Resilience Team Impacts and Projects

Leeds is a growing, vibrant and diverse city, and Leeds City Council is the second largest local authority in England, as well as being an inclusive, modern and flexible employer. We are also one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

To see our other roles please search for any keywords under Flood and Climate Resilience Management.

Please also note that we are conducting a coordinated recruitment campaign and may consider candidates for a number of roles.

About You

As a Senior Engineer Projects and Programmes in Flood & Climate Resilience Management, you will bring to the role:

• Knowledge and experience of flood risk and drainage design and experience of delivering flood risk schemes
• Experience in delivering Natural Flood Management, Blue Green infrastructure and Property Flood Resilience would be of particular interest.
• The ability to communicate key issues clearly and succinctly both in writing and verbally and the ability to resolve conflict.
• The ability to monitor and coach more junior members of staff.
• The ability to manage competing priorities whilst delivering on a range of schemes and adapting to changing circumstances and priorities.

About The Role

As a Senior Engineer in Projects & Programmes, Flood Risk Management, you’ll thrive on the diverse and challenging workload which flooding represents, both now and into the future as the impacts of climate change become apparent.

It’s not just about building traditional flood alleviation schemes. It is about seeking innovative and sustainable solutions as part of development proposals to mimic natural processes and reduce flood risk.

Schemes that you could be working on might include the creation of embankments and new reservoirs but could also mean delivering Natural Flood Management (NFM) schemes and blue/green infrastructure schemes as we seek innovative solutions to develop integrated water management catchment solutions. This is an exciting time to get involved in developing schemes for the new national capital programme announced by the government, commencing in April 2026.

As a Senior Engineer Projects and Programmes in Flood & Climate Resilience Management, you will be involved in:

• Project Management of a wide variety of flood alleviation schemes, ranging from traditional hard engineering, natural flood management, blue-green infrastructure and property flood resilience.
• Developing schemes from feasibility studies, through the business case stages, through to construction and evaluation.
• Engagement with councillors and the public regarding flood schemes, conveying technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Working with partners such as the Environment Agency & Yorkshire Water to collaborate on schemes and make bids for funding.
• Providing technical support and mentoring to other team members within projects and programmes and across the wider FRM team.

What We Offer You

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How To Apply

Click apply to complete your application at Leeds City Council's job site.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, contact Vanessa Allen – Principal Engineer Projects and Programmes – [email protected]

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.