Flood Risk Manager - London Borough of Merton

Flood Risk Manager

Grade / Salary - MGA - £60,573 to £62,766 with market pay taking the maximum salary to £68,766

We are seeking an experienced Flood Risk Manager to take a leadership role within the highways and sustainable transport team here in Merton.

The role is the strategic lead for flood risk across Merton, focused on understanding flood risk, delivering sustainable drainage and natural flood management and supporting climate resilience and community wellbeing. Pivotal to the role is developing and driving partnership working with RMAs to translate the Council’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy into delivery across highways, planning, parks and public realm. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Reporting to the Head of Sustainable Transport Highways and Climate, 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 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. Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng is desirable.

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