Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm, 18 September 2026
Interview Method: Face to Face
Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action
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2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.
Manchester is a world class city with ambitious plans for sustainable growth. Do you have the qualities to play a key role managing flood risk in this dynamic modern city?
This role will make a significant contribution to flood risk resilience and sustainable drainage in Manchester. It provides an exciting opportunity for exposure to a diverse range of challenges as an engineer of the Lead Local Flood Authority.
The role will be crucial in ensuring the highest standard development is brought forward for the city, by providing specialist advice to the Local Planning Authority on a range of planning applications.
The role will also investigate flood risk and deliver betterment for our existing communities, in collaboration with our partner authorities and stakeholders.
The responsibilities of this G7 Assistant Engineer (Level 3) will include:
- Undertake the role of Assistant Engineer / Planning Application Assessor within the Flood Risk Management team.
- With support and guidance from senior officers, they will manage their own caseload of diverse minor development planning applications, providing high quality technical responses on flood risk and drainage matters and maintaining communication with the Planning Authority.
- Support with updating the team GIS asset register with new survey information and other flood risk data.
- Support delivery of our GIS Data Screening application service including engaging with the customer and working to delivery within the formal timeframe.
- Assist other team members in the engagement of developers for pre-application discussions.
- Support the wider team to review and resolve flood risk and drainage enquiries.
- Support the team’s undertaking of stakeholder support and influence / negotiation with partners in other risk management authorities (such as Environment Agency, United Utilities, GMCA).
- Carry out a supportive role in the winning and delivery of funded projects.
- Support the team in revising and implementing planning policies and procedures for Technical Guidance.
- Assist with maintaining a close working relationship with the Planning Team and wider Highways Service.
Please see the Role Profile for full details of this position. Any queries can be made to [email protected].
About the Candidate
This post is full time and will play an important role in supporting the team to deliver its statutory duties as Lead Local Flood Authority.
You will need a strong working knowledge of legislation and national standards, including best practice in flood risk management and SuDS, together with excellent organisation skills and a high level of initiative.
Essential requirements for the role:
Must hold or be willing to work towards ONC / OND in Civil Engineering, Geography or other relevant discipline, or,
Be able to demonstrate relevant experience of working in a related field such as the highway, planning/construction or environmental sectors.
It would be highly advantageous to have a background in Flood Risk Management and a good understanding of the technical assessment process for planning applications.
The experience below would be beneficial but is not essential:
Desirable requirements that would be useful in this role:
About Us
Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city that leads change and improves lives. Whether you’re supporting communities or improving public services, you’ll help create opportunities and shape a better future for everyone
Benefits we offer
- Up to 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years’ service
- Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
- Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
- A 35-hour work week for full-time roles
- We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
- The UK’s largest local government pension scheme
- Enhanced parental and carers leave
- Employee discounts and perks
- Good Employment Charter member
For more information about working for Manchester Council, please visit Careers - Manchester City Council
Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council values equality and works to provide a fair and inclusive environment for a workforce that is as diverse as the communities it serves. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term condition
- Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes?
When You Join Us
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:
- A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
- Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
- A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.
For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [email protected].
What we will need from you if you're successful
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
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