Team Leader/Subject Matter Expert - Beach Management

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Team Leader/Subject Matter Expert (TL/SME) to join our Client and Engineering Service, to lead on the delivery of our beach management plans, with experience, or interest in the following role:
• Team Leader/Subject Matter Expert - Client Delivery Team
• The role also holds accountability as Project Manager for capital and revenue projects, delivering through our Framework contractors and consultants. All our contracts are managed using NEC4, and experience of managing NEC Contracts is desirable.
• You will need a degree in Civil Engineering, Water and Coastal Management or related discipline and applications are welcome from experienced candidates, with relevant training provided to support your role. The initial salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.
• What we can offer you
• A competitive salary
• Support for your continuous professional development
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
• Family Friendly Packages
• A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website
• 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.
• This role requires frequent outdoor work, site work and attendance at our offices, blended with home working. You will need to be able to drive.
• 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.
• 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 15 July 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 3 August 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

Additional Information

We have an exciting new opportunity to join a busy multi-disciplinary coastal and flood engineering team, managing 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 improving community resilience, and enhancing the natural environment in response to the risks from flooding and coastal erosion. This area includes three major harbours of significant environmental importance and over 246km of coastline.

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