Senior Coastal Engineer

About the job

Job Title: Senior Coastal Engineer

Location: County Hall, Beverley

Salary: £42,708 - £44,711 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Closing Date: 28th April 2025

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

Join a 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.

Ideally you will:

• Have expertise in coastal engineering and maintenance
• Have knowledge of contract and project management techniques, including cost and quality control
• Be proficient in relevant computer software, including autocad, gis mapping systems and other coastal engineering tools
• Have a strong understanding of national and local standards and legislation, including the coastal protection act, marine and coastal access act, flood and coastal erosion risk management (fcerm) guidelines and cdm regulations
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to provide technical expertise and recommendations on complex coastal engineering issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on various coastal engineering projects whilst overseeing and supervising contractors' work to ensure quality, cost and time requirements are met
• Working with external bodies, contractors and stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues and align projects with broader goals
• Designing and delivering coastal construction and maintenance schemes from concept to completion
• Analysing coastal trends and developing practical solutions to enhance resilience.

Additional Information:

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

Based at County Hall, Beverley for 37 hours per week as part of a permanent contract.

The council offers opportunities for remote working and some travel may be required as part of the role.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursing equality of opportunity in employment

Please click APPLY to be redirected to the council's website to complete your application.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Coastal Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Coastal Engineering, Project Engineer, Project Manager may also be considered for this role.