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| Department | Project Initiation & Strategic Overview Team |
Vacancy Details:
Career Grade D-H £27,254 to £51,356 per annum
Full time / permanent
Flexible / hybrid working
Closing date 26th May 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Coastal Management Service, Coastal Partners.
We are looking for an exceptional, experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver exciting Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management projects and strategic plans, which could include traditional coastal defence schemes, nature-based solutions, habitat creation or coastal adaptation.
As a Coastal Engineer/Coastal Project Engineer, working as part of our Project Initiation and Strategic Overview Team, you will undertake a Project Manager role, playing a vital part in helping our communities become more resilient to future climate change impacts, and shaping our coastal landscapes for future generations.
We are seeking someone who:
- Has proven experience as a project manager delivering projects involving multiple teams and external partners
- Shares a passion for working with communities at risk to help them adapt to coastal flooding and erosion
- Has excellent influencing, negotiation, and communication skills
- Has the ability to build strong collaborative local partnerships and relationships across a range of external and internal stakeholders
- Has the ability to lead, develop, support, and coach a team to achieve their full potential
Desirable Attributes, but not essential, include:
- Experience working within local government, government agencies, or the coastal management sector
- Knowledge of coastal adaptation approaches and nature-based solutions
- Experience in community co-produced initiatives
This role requires a degree level qualification in civil engineering, environmental management, geography, project management, or related discipline, supported by a strong track record of relevant experience. This is a career graded post with the initial salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
We are a dynamic service with a fresh and optimistic approach to meeting challenges and opportunities and are committed to developing our people through training and support to offer a varied experience.
For more information about us please visit https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team or our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coastalpartners/videos
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Sam Box, Project Initiation & Strategic Overview Team Manager via email samantha.box@havant.gov.uk