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For Companies The role at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) involves working within the Flood Risk Analysis team, which plays a vital part in protecting communities by developing and maintaining flood risk mapping and modelling.
As a Flood Risk Analysis Advisor, you will help manage NRW's extensive flood risk data, providing hydraulic models and technical guidance to colleagues and external partners. This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge of flood risk management, with support to further develop your hydraulic modelling skills.
You will help maintain and improve our flood risk datasets and archives, undertake modelling tasks, and review third-party models submitted to support new developments. Your work will directly inform the Wales Flood Map, a key public resource that helps communities understand their flood risk.
You will also collect and analyse flood incident data to strengthen future modelling and deepen our understanding of flood mechanisms. Through clear, evidence-based advice, you will support partners and stakeholders in using our data to plan effectively and build resilience in flood-prone areas.
The role will require you to visit remote sites at short notice to undertake site visits and post-flood investigations. The ability to drive is beneficial, but adjustments can be made to support a successful candidate who cannot drive.
As an organisation, we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment.
What you will do:
- Assist with post flood analysis & post flood data collection.
- Community Risk Register data input.
- Take a lead role within Flood Risk Management (FRM) for managing the catalogue of existing data.
- Preparing and maintaining public facing flood maps.
- Deal with customer enquiries and requests for flood risk management data in accordance with customer charter.
- Undertake basic flood modelling work to provide the evidence that underpins key FRM decision making.
- Support internal teams and external stakeholders (Lead Local Flood Authorities, etc.) to provide a coordinated response to flooding from all sources.
- Support team in providing technical input to all relevant national, regional and area strategies and plans (including European Flood Risk Regulations and Flood & Water Management Act).
- Assist with internal flood risk modelling studies for communities identified at risk (hydraulic modelling of flood risk areas to identify and refine knowledge on flood extents, depths, velocities, etc).
- Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
- Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
- Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
- Required to take part in incident response activities.
- Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a scientific or engineering subject.
- Basic project management and data management experience.
- Basic knowledge of river hydraulics and hydrology.
- Basic knowledge of river modelling packages (1D, 1D/2D, etc).
- Good knowledge & experience of GIS systems and mapping (ARCGIS or MAPINFO).
- Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate technical issues successfully with NRW teams, external consultants and the public.
- Must have a full UK Driving Licence.
Welsh Language level requirements:
- Essential: Level A1 – Entry level
Additional Information:
- 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.
- Natural Resources Wales is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Benefits:
- Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme).
- 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days.
- Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs.
- Commitment to professional development.
- Health and wellbeing benefits and support.
- Weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose.
- Commitment to Equality and Diversity.
- We are committed to equal opportunities and guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Flood Risk Analysis Advisor employer: Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru
Contact Detail:
Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru
✨Know Your Flood Risk Basics
Before the interview, brush up on your knowledge of flood risk management, hydraulic modelling, and relevant legislation like the Flood & Water Management Act. Being able to discuss these topics confidently will show that you're serious about the role.
✨Showcase Your Technical Skills
Prepare to talk about your experience with GIS systems and river modelling packages. Bring examples of past projects or tasks where you used these skills, as this will demonstrate your practical knowledge and how it can benefit the team.
✨Communicate Clearly
Since you'll be dealing with various stakeholders, practice explaining technical concepts in simple terms. This will help you convey your ideas effectively during the interview and show that you can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences.
✨Be Ready for Site Visit Scenarios
Think about potential site visit scenarios and how you would handle them. Be prepared to discuss your approach to post-flood investigations and data collection, as this will highlight your problem-solving skills and adaptability in the field.