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| Department | Project & Commercial Delivery Team |
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£27,254 per annum |
37 hrs per week | Flexible / Hybrid working |
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Kickstart Your Civil Engineering Career with a Coastal Engineering Placement!
Are you studying civil engineering and looking for hands-on experience that makes a real impact? This is your chance to join a dynamic team tackling coastal flood and erosion risks along the stunning south coast.
Why join us?
Coastal Partners works with five local authorities to protect communities and the environment across 246 km of coastline and three major harbours of national importance. As part of our Capital Programme Delivery Team, you’ll gain practical experience on multimillion-pound projects, including the landmark Southsea Coastal Scheme and works around North Portsea Island.
What will you do?
• Get involved in the design and construction phases of major coastal projects.
• Supervise work on-site, using total stations and GPS surveying equipment to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with our Geomatics Team on topographic surveys.
• Contribute to project management and design for a range of schemes across our portfolio.
This is more than just a placement – it’s an opportunity to develop technical skills, work alongside experienced engineers, and see your contribution make a difference to communities and the environment!
Main Requirements:
- Must be currently studying for a civil engineering-related degree
- Capacity to undertake a 12-month industrial placement
- Willingness to travel to sites within the Partnership area
The post will commence in May/June 2026. (Graduates, those not currently studying for a civil engineering-related degree, and those who will have completed their studies by the time the placement starts, will not be considered for this position).
Interested?
For more information about us, please visit our website. Or for an informal discussion, please contact Alex Prior on 07436021832 or alex.prior@havant.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is 23rd January 2026. Interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams in February 2026, date TBC.