Coastal Engineer (Projects)
| Posting date: | 13 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Career Grade D-G £27,254 to £41,771 per annum (dependent on experience & qualifications) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Havant, PO9 2AX |
| Company: | Havant Borough & East Hampshire District Councils |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 197 |
Summary
Job Advert
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy multi-disciplinary coastal 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, and the developed and natural
environment from flooding and coastal erosion. This area includes three major harbours of significant environmental importance and
over 246km of coastline. With several exciting large-scale civil engineering projects in our portfolio, we are seeking motivated
and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
As a Coastal Engineer, you will undertake a role in the Capital Project Delivery team where you will help to protect communities
and shape our coastal landscape for future generations. Working across a variety of ground-breaking projects at all stages
including project planning, design, and construction. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to be involved in all areas
of project delivery work, but we are particularly interested in knowledgeable candidates with experience or interest in project
management.
Assistant Project Manager
Working across our project portfolio, this role provides support to project management and design management during the appraisal,
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 and often undertake the role of
NEC ECC Project Manager on construction contracts. Assistant Project Managers support our PMs with all aspects of project
delivery, with opportunity to progress and lead their own projects with experience and development.
You will need a degree in civil engineering, construction management, built environment, geography, project management, quantity
surveying or related discipline and applications are welcomed from experienced candidates, graduates, and final year students,
with relevant training provided to support your role as part of an integrated team. This is a career-graded post with the initial
salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
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
[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].
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Site Services Team Manager Chris Koster on 07974 748298
or Chris.Koster@havant.gov.uk [Chris.Koster@havant.gov.uk] or Amy Conway on 07519 108797 or Amy.Conway@havant.gov.uk
[Amy.Conway@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 22 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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy multi-disciplinary coastal 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, and the developed and natural
environment from flooding and coastal erosion. This area includes three major harbours of significant environmental importance and
over 246km of coastline. With several exciting large-scale civil engineering projects in our portfolio, we are seeking motivated
and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
As a Coastal Engineer, you will undertake a role in the Capital Project Delivery team where you will help to protect communities
and shape our coastal landscape for future generations. Working across a variety of ground-breaking projects at all stages
including project planning, design, and construction. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to be involved in all areas
of project delivery work, but we are particularly interested in knowledgeable candidates with experience or interest in project
management.
Assistant Project Manager
Working across our project portfolio, this role provides support to project management and design management during the appraisal,
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 and often undertake the role of
NEC ECC Project Manager on construction contracts. Assistant Project Managers support our PMs with all aspects of project
delivery, with opportunity to progress and lead their own projects with experience and development.
You will need a degree in civil engineering, construction management, built environment, geography, project management, quantity
surveying or related discipline and applications are welcomed from experienced candidates, graduates, and final year students,
with relevant training provided to support your role as part of an integrated team. This is a career-graded post with the initial
salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
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
[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].
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Site Services Team Manager Chris Koster on 07974 748298
or Chris.Koster@havant.gov.uk [Chris.Koster@havant.gov.uk] or Amy Conway on 07519 108797 or Amy.Conway@havant.gov.uk
[Amy.Conway@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 22 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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