The role
As an Engineer within our Asset Performance team, you will play a key role in helping protect communities and the environment from flood risk across North Wales. Using asset data, technical analysis and evidence-based decision making, you will help shape current and future flood risk management investment, ensuring our flood defence assets continue to perform effectively. Working closely with operational teams and stakeholders, you will contribute to sustainable, long-term solutions that support resilient communities and ecosystems. In everything you do, you will embed the principles of Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR) and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act, helping to create lasting benefits for both people and the environment.
Driving is essential to this role as you will be required to attend professional partner meetings and visit on-site & construction site visits regularly You must hold a full and current UK driving license.
As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to one of the NRW office at the above location 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 James Williams at
Interviews will be face to face on 02/11/2026 (details of location will be shared in advance)
What you will do Assist in the development and management of a programme of work that contributes to the delivery of Directorate targets.
Help ensure that local decisions are consistent and are risk based and in line with agreed Government approach.
Assist in maintaining the National Flood Risk Asset Management System, AMX and associated flood risk data.
Collect data from sources as required to help analyse flood risk asset management need.
Support Operations Teams to enable delivery of the Asset Maintenance programme by providing relevant information.
Assist in the preparation of pre-feasibility studies resulting from Flood Risk Management Plans and Shoreline Management Plans.
Support Health and Safety best practice by actively promoting awareness and ensuring the provision of safe working practices to comply with NRW's policy and standards.
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Asset Performance Engineer in Cardiff employer: Natural Resources Wales
Natural Resources Wales is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, staff enjoy generous leave entitlements, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous learning, all while contributing to meaningful investigations that protect the natural resources of Wales.
