Project Manager – Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management
Coastal Partners provides a Coastal Management Service to five Local Authorities that reduce the risks to people, the developed and natural environment from coastal flooding and erosion. Our area includes three major Harbours and over 246km of coastline. Rising sea levels and increasingly frequent storms are putting greater pressure on our coastal communities and natural environments and as such we need to help our communities become more resilient in the future.
We are looking for an exceptional, experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver exciting Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management projects and strategic plans, including 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver multiple projects involving diverse teams and external partners.
- Lead, develop, support, and coach a team to achieve their full potential.
- Build strong collaborative local partnerships and relationships across a range of external and internal stakeholders.
- Influence, negotiate and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Required Competencies
- Experience as a project manager delivering projects with multiple teams and external partners.
- Degree level qualification in civil engineering, environmental management, geography, project management, or related discipline.
- Strong track record of relevant experience.
- Excellent influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Passion for working with communities at risk to help them adapt to coastal flooding and erosion.
Desirable Attributes
- Experience 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.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary.
- Support for your continuous professional development.
- Generous leave allowance.
- Free parking.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Family friendly packages.
- A comprehensive benefits package.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are an inclusive employer, appoint on merit, 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, and all employees will be expected to support necessary actions during an emergency response.
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