Senior Coastal Engineer

The job itself

Are you ready to take on exciting challenges in coastal engineering that help protect and improve our community?

Join our dedicated team and play an important role in the design, development, and delivery of critical coastal engineering and maintenance projects that reduce the risk to our community and strengthen resilience against environmental challenges. This is your opportunity to help shape a sustainable future.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who:

• Has expertise in coastal engineering and maintenance.
• Has knowledge of contract and project management techniques, including cost and quality control.
• Is proficient in relevant computer software, such as AutoCAD, GIS mapping systems, and other coastal engineering tools.
• Possesses a strong understanding of national and local standards and legislation, such as the Marine and Coastal Access Act, Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) guidelines, and CDM Regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to provide technical expertise and recommendations on complex coastal engineering issues.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on various coastal engineering projects while overseeing and supervising contractors' work to ensure quality, cost and time requirements are met.
• Work with external bodies, contractors, and stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and align projects with broader goals.
• Design and deliver coastal construction and maintenance schemes from concept to completion.
• Analyse coastal trends and develop practical solutions to enhance resilience.

This is your chance to join a talented team protecting and improving coastal environments, delivering impactful solutions to support and protect our community.

Examples of some of our recent projects:

• £7m South Withernsea Coastal Defence Scheme
• Multi Award winning £12m Hessle Foreshore Tidal Defence Scheme (HFTDS)

It is not essential that you have worked for a Council or the public sector previously, as appropriate mentoring and training will be provided.

The Council offers several benefits, including a generous pension scheme and leave allowance, various flexible working options and access to appropriate further training and education. This includes a training agreement with the Institution of Civil Engineers to coordinate both the academic and practical training leading to a professional qualification: either EngTech MICE, or IEng MICE, or CEng MICE.