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Coastal Engineer/Coastal Project Engineer HB0255
| Posting date: | 19 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Career Grade D-H £25,119 to £48,474per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 July 2024 |
| Location: | Havant |
| Company: | Havant Borough & East Hampshire District Councils |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 100 |
Summary
Job Advert
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 five local authorities 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.
We are looking for two Coastal Engineer/Coastal Project Engineers to help us protect communities and shape our coastal landscape
for future generations. You will work across a variety of ground-breaking design and construction projects. These include hard
civil engineering works, softer beach management activities, asset management and maintenance. The successful candidate 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 project management and design management during the design and
construction phases of our projects. The role involves leading or assisting with the client’s project management function with
responsibility for programme, budget, quality and scope. They manage work packages and report progress to a wide audience of
interested stakeholders, and devise and execute procurement strategies for external suppliers of both professional services and
construction works. Design and contract management is a primary function of the Project Manager role, working closely alongside
and managing our framework consultant design partners including management of NEC Professional Services Contracts, as well as
contract management of our construction contractors including the management of NEC4 Engineering Construction Contracts.
Assistant Project Managers support our Project Managers in all aspects of project work to develop and train their skills for role
progression.
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. Experience in working with and managing NEC Contracts is desirable. This is a career graded post with the initial
salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
Site Supervisors/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 NEC Project Managers and will either be the senior
supervisor, or work alongside our senior supervisors (experience depending) 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. Experience in working with NEC Contracts as a Supervisor is desirable. This is a career graded post with the
initial salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
Asset Management and Asset Inspections
Coastal Partners manages 246km of coastline across the five local authorities, with a legacy of existing and aging coastal
defenses. These defenses require regular inspections and where required and budgets allow, maintenance to repair assets to retain
their residual life. You will need skills in civil engineering to design appropriate repairs for maintenance, experience managing
tight budgets, working to deadlines and have good communication skills.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
£25,119 to £48,474 per annum
Generous Leave Allowance
Free Parking
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible Working/Hybrid working
Family Friendly Packages
Role specific training for career development
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
[https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team] or our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/LzAkc8pLiWw [https://youtu.be/LzAkc8pLiWw]
For an informal discussion about 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
[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 19 July 2024 and interviews will be held on 6 & 7 August 2024.
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.
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 five local authorities 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.
We are looking for two Coastal Engineer/Coastal Project Engineers to help us protect communities and shape our coastal landscape
for future generations. You will work across a variety of ground-breaking design and construction projects. These include hard
civil engineering works, softer beach management activities, asset management and maintenance. The successful candidate 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 project management and design management during the design and
construction phases of our projects. The role involves leading or assisting with the client’s project management function with
responsibility for programme, budget, quality and scope. They manage work packages and report progress to a wide audience of
interested stakeholders, and devise and execute procurement strategies for external suppliers of both professional services and
construction works. Design and contract management is a primary function of the Project Manager role, working closely alongside
and managing our framework consultant design partners including management of NEC Professional Services Contracts, as well as
contract management of our construction contractors including the management of NEC4 Engineering Construction Contracts.
Assistant Project Managers support our Project Managers in all aspects of project work to develop and train their skills for role
progression.
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. Experience in working with and managing NEC Contracts is desirable. This is a career graded post with the initial
salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
Site Supervisors/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 NEC Project Managers and will either be the senior
supervisor, or work alongside our senior supervisors (experience depending) 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. Experience in working with NEC Contracts as a Supervisor is desirable. This is a career graded post with the
initial salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
Asset Management and Asset Inspections
Coastal Partners manages 246km of coastline across the five local authorities, with a legacy of existing and aging coastal
defenses. These defenses require regular inspections and where required and budgets allow, maintenance to repair assets to retain
their residual life. You will need skills in civil engineering to design appropriate repairs for maintenance, experience managing
tight budgets, working to deadlines and have good communication skills.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
£25,119 to £48,474 per annum
Generous Leave Allowance
Free Parking
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible Working/Hybrid working
Family Friendly Packages
Role specific training for career development
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
[https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team] or our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/LzAkc8pLiWw [https://youtu.be/LzAkc8pLiWw]
For an informal discussion about 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
[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 19 July 2024 and interviews will be held on 6 & 7 August 2024.
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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About Disability Confident
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