Coastal Engineer/Coastal Project Engineer
Havant Borough Council
Havant PO9, UK
Published 1 week ago
Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy multi-disciplinary civil engineering team, managing coastal flood and erosion risk on the south coast.
Coastal Partners provides a Coastal Risk Management Service to Havant Borough Council, Portsmouth City Council, Gosport Borough Council, Fareham Borough Council and Chichester District Council that reduces the risks to people, the developed and natural environment from flooding and coastal erosion. With several exciting large-scale civil engineering projects in our portfolio, we are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Engineering Team.
As a Coastal Engineer/Coastal Project Engineer you will help to protect communities and shape our coastal landscape for future generations. Working across a variety of ground-breaking design and construction projects, successful candidates will have the opportunity to be involved in all areas of the team's work. We are particularly interested in knowledgeable candidates with experience, or interest in the following areas:
Project Managers/Assistant Project Managers
Working across the capital project portfolio these roles provide experienced project management and design management during the design and construction phases of our projects. The role involves leading or assisting with the project management function and managing a wide range of stakeholders. Project Managers (PM) are given responsibility for programme, budget, quality and scope. They manage work packages and report progress to a wide audience of interested stakeholders. They also devise and execute procurement strategies for external suppliers of both professional services and construction works. Assistant PMs support our PMs with all aspects and project work packages to develop and train their skills for role progression Design Management is a primary function of the role, working closely alongside and managing our framework consultant design partners including management of NEC Professional Services Contracts.
You will need a degree in civil engineering or closely related discipline and applications are welcome from experienced candidates, graduates and final year students, with relevant training provided to support your role as part of an integrated design team.
Site Supervisors/Site Engineers
Working with the client team on our live construction sites you will support the NEC Project Manager in monitoring the construction works, resolving technical issues, undertaking tests, inspections and surveys along with daily record keeping, stakeholder liaison and Health & Safety checks. You will work alongside our senior supervisors and contract managers to successfully deliver the construction phase of our coastal engineering capital and maintenance projects.
You will have knowledge of civil engineering process, and construction methods and keen to apply your skills and experience to problem solve site issues. You will need a degree in civil engineering or closely related discipline and applications are welcome from experienced candidates, graduates and final year students, with relevant training provided to support your role as part of an integrated site team.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• Career Grade D-H £26,409 to £49,764 per annum
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• The roles are hybrid but do require site and office-based working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
Interested? For more information about us please visit https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team or our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/LzAkc8pLiWw
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Dr Andy Pearce, Engineering Manager on 07974 078769.
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.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 2 May 2025 and interviews will be held on 19 & 21 May 2025.
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.
Coastal Partners provides a Coastal Risk Management Service to Havant Borough Council, Portsmouth City Council, Gosport Borough Council, Fareham Borough Council and Chichester District Council that reduces the risks to people, the developed and natural environment from flooding and coastal erosion. With several exciting large-scale civil engineering projects in our portfolio, we are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Engineering Team.
As a Coastal Engineer/Coastal Project Engineer you will help to protect communities and shape our coastal landscape for future generations. Working across a variety of ground-breaking design and construction projects, successful candidates will have the opportunity to be involved in all areas of the team's work. We are particularly interested in knowledgeable candidates with experience, or interest in the following areas:
Project Managers/Assistant Project Managers
Working across the capital project portfolio these roles provide experienced project management and design management during the design and construction phases of our projects. The role involves leading or assisting with the project management function and managing a wide range of stakeholders. Project Managers (PM) are given responsibility for programme, budget, quality and scope. They manage work packages and report progress to a wide audience of interested stakeholders. They also devise and execute procurement strategies for external suppliers of both professional services and construction works. Assistant PMs support our PMs with all aspects and project work packages to develop and train their skills for role progression Design Management is a primary function of the role, working closely alongside and managing our framework consultant design partners including management of NEC Professional Services Contracts.
You will need a degree in civil engineering or closely related discipline and applications are welcome from experienced candidates, graduates and final year students, with relevant training provided to support your role as part of an integrated design team.
Site Supervisors/Site Engineers
Working with the client team on our live construction sites you will support the NEC Project Manager in monitoring the construction works, resolving technical issues, undertaking tests, inspections and surveys along with daily record keeping, stakeholder liaison and Health & Safety checks. You will work alongside our senior supervisors and contract managers to successfully deliver the construction phase of our coastal engineering capital and maintenance projects.
You will have knowledge of civil engineering process, and construction methods and keen to apply your skills and experience to problem solve site issues. You will need a degree in civil engineering or closely related discipline and applications are welcome from experienced candidates, graduates and final year students, with relevant training provided to support your role as part of an integrated site team.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• Career Grade D-H £26,409 to £49,764 per annum
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• The roles are hybrid but do require site and office-based working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
Interested? For more information about us please visit https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team or our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/LzAkc8pLiWw
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Dr Andy Pearce, Engineering Manager on 07974 078769.
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.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 2 May 2025 and interviews will be held on 19 & 21 May 2025.
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.