Coastal Engineer/Coastal Project Engineer

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This is an exciting opportunity to join our Coastal Management Service, Coastal Partners.

Coastal Partners provides a Coastal Management Service to five Local Authorities that reduce the risks to people, and the

developed and natural environment from coastal flooding and erosion. Our area includes three major Harbours of significant

environmental importance and over 246km of coastline. Rising sea levels and increasingly frequent storms are putting greater

pressure on our coastal communities and natural environments and as such we need to help our communities become more resilient in

the future.

We are looking for an exceptional, experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver exciting Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk

Management projects and strategic plans, which could include traditional coastal defence schemes, nature-based solutions, habitat

creation or coastal adaptation.

As a Coastal Engineer/Coastal Project Engineer, working as part of our Project Initiation and Strategic Overview Team, you will

undertake a Project Manager role, playing a vital part in helping our communities become more resilient to future climate change

impacts, and shaping our coastal landscapes for future generations.

As well as having proven experience as a project manager delivering projects involving multiple teams and external partners, we

are seeking someone who

* Shares a passion for working with communities at risk to help them adapt to coastal flooding and erosion

* Has excellent influencing, negotiation, and communication skills

* Has the ability to build strong collaborative local partnerships and relationships across a range of external and internal

stakeholders

* Has the ability to lead, develop, support, and coach a team to achieve their full potential

Desirable Attributes, but not essential, include

* Experience working within local government, government agencies, or the coastal management sector

* Knowledge of coastal adaptation approaches and nature-based solutions

* Experience in community co-produced initiatives

This role requires a degree level qualification in civil engineering, environmental management, geography, project management, or

related discipline, supported by a strong track record of relevant experience. This is a career graded post with the initial

salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

What we can offer you

* A competitive salary

* Support for your continuous professional development

* Generous Leave Allowance

* Free Parking

* Local Government Pension Scheme

* Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance

* Family Friendly Packages

* A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

[https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers]

Interested? For full details of the role and more information about us, please visit

https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team [https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team] or our YouTube

channel: https://youtu.be/LzAkc8pLiWw [https://youtu.be/LzAkc8pLiWw].

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Sam Box, Project Initiation & Strategic Overview Team Manager via

email samantha.box@havant.gov.uk [samantha.box@havant.gov.uk]

To Apply

Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting

statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now

[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a

supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 26 May 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 15 June 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We would encourage you to

submit your application as early as possible.

Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to

acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing

date.

We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of

all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity

[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]

The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview

Scheme for Veterans.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and

expects all staff members to share this commitment.

Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be

expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.

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