Civil & Coastal Engineering Industrial Placement (12 months fixed term contract)
Havant Borough Council
Havant PO9, UK
Published today
Coastal Science & Engineering
Permanent
Kickstart Your Civil Engineering Career with a Coastal Engineering Placement
Are you studying civil engineering and looking for hands-on experience that makes a real impact? This is your chance to join a dynamic team tackling coastal flood and erosion risks along the stunning south coast.
Why join us?
Coastal Partners works with five local authorities to protect communities and the environment across 246 km of coastline and three major harbours of national importance. As part of our Capital Programme Delivery Team, you'll gain practical experience on multimillion-pound projects, including the landmark Southsea scheme and works around Portsea Island.
What will you do?
We are looking for suitable applicants, currently studying for a civil engineering related degree to undertake a 12-month industrial placement. The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the requirements of an Engineering Technician and be willing to travel to sites within the Partnership area. The post will commence in May/June 2026. Graduates, those not currently studying for a civil engineering related degree, and those who will have completed their studies by the time the placement starts will not be considered for this position.
What we offer
The closing date for applications is midnight on 23 January 2026. Interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams in February 2026.
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. 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.
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
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.
Are you studying civil engineering and looking for hands-on experience that makes a real impact? This is your chance to join a dynamic team tackling coastal flood and erosion risks along the stunning south coast.
Why join us?
Coastal Partners works with five local authorities to protect communities and the environment across 246 km of coastline and three major harbours of national importance. As part of our Capital Programme Delivery Team, you'll gain practical experience on multimillion-pound projects, including the landmark Southsea scheme and works around Portsea Island.
What will you do?
- Get involved in design and construction phases of major coastal projects.
- Supervise works on-site, using total stations and GPS surveying equipment to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Collaborate with our Geomatics Team on topographic surveys.
- Contribute to project management and design for a range of schemes across our portfolio.
We are looking for suitable applicants, currently studying for a civil engineering related degree to undertake a 12-month industrial placement. The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the requirements of an Engineering Technician and be willing to travel to sites within the Partnership area. The post will commence in May/June 2026. Graduates, those not currently studying for a civil engineering related degree, and those who will have completed their studies by the time the placement starts will not be considered for this position.
What we offer
- 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
The closing date for applications is midnight on 23 January 2026. Interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams in February 2026.
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. 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.
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
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.