Development & Flood Risk Advisor

Natural Resources Wales have an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as a Development & Flood Risk Advisor. By joining our Development & Flood Risk Team you will have a key role in safeguarding communities at risk from flooding in North and Mid Wales.

We have two roles available, one Flexible in North Wales and one Flexible in North East Wales. 

As one of our key Advisors, you’ll be part of a knowledgeable and committed team, supplying authoritative, evidence-based advice on flood risk matters for planning applications and infrastructure consents. You’ll ensure that development proposals align with Welsh Government Technical Advisory Note 15 (2025) policy on flood risk and your insight will be vital in shaping resilient, climate conscious planning decisions. You will work collaboratively across our flood risk management portfolio.

Beyond planning, you’ll review permit applications, support enforcement actions and consider emergency works under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (Wales) (Flood Risk) 2016. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical knowledge whilst influencing external stakeholders and using regulatory tools to protect people, property and the environment. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to climate adaptation, and your work will directly contribute to delivering the aims and objectives of Natural Resources Wales Corporate Plan by 2030.

If you’re ready to lead on critical flood risk challenges and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.   

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Dan Bown at: daniel.bown@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk 

Interviews will be on Microsoft Teams

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.