Flood Risk Engineer - London Borough of Merton

Flood Risk Engineer

Grade/Salary: ME15 £54,267 to £58,461- Full time - Permanent

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 understanding of key legislation and policies such as the Flood Risk Management Act, the London Surface Water Strategy and Environment Agency policies and guidance.

You will hold a recognised professional qualification in an environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline.

What we offer:

Merton is a dynamic and thriving borough, offering a unique blend of urban and green spaces, with Wimbledon’s world-renowned tennis courts and bustling local high streets. As part of our team, you’ll be joining an organisation that is driven by our shared values and commitment to the future of Merton.

At Merton Council, we are Merton United—One Borough, One Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our communities.

We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the community.

Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement and flexible working.

The role benefits from hybrid working with at least 3 days a week at the Civic Centre in Morden.

There are great transport links to the Civic Centre, with the Morden Northern Line Underground Station very close by, with travel into central London taking just 25 minutes. We are also a 10-minute walk from Morden Road Tram Stop and both Morden South and South Merton Railway Stations.

Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you Work for Merton : Working for us | Merton Council

Closing date for all applications is 26 July 2026