Coastal Apprentice - Engineering Technician - Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship (2 year fixed term contract)

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy multi-disciplinary coastal engineering team, managing coastal flood and erosion risk on the south coast. You'll develop your skills through an accredited apprenticeship alongside your role.

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 that reduces the risks to people, and the developed and natural environment from flooding and coastal erosion. This area includes three major harbours of significant environmental importance and over 246km of coastline. Our mission is to design and construct new coastal defences, research critical issues such as flooding and erosion, and maintain existing sea defences. With several exciting large-scale civil engineering projects in our portfolio, we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team.

As an Associate Project Manager Apprentice, you will work within an engineering technician role that plays a crucial part in supporting the planning, execution, and monitoring of coastal defence projects. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding communities and enhancing the natural environment. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in engineering and project management while making a tangible impact on coastal resilience and sustainability.

Apprenticeship: This apprenticeship is offered through Southampton Solent University, more detail can be found at this link : Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship will be working across a portfolio of projects, including Southsea Coastal Scheme. More details of Coastal Partners' project portfolio can be found on our website.

Key Tasks for this apprenticeship:

• Project Planning: Assist in creating and updating project plans, schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Resource Coordination: Help co-ordinate project resources, including people, materials, and equipment.
• Communication: Ensure effective communication between project team members, stakeholders, and our communities.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor project progress and report on the status to stakeholders.
• Administrative Support: Perform administrative tasks such as organising project documents, scheduling meetings, and preparing invoices.
• Leadership: Develop leadership skills by supporting senior project managers and leading smaller project tasks.
• Contract Management: Assist in managing contracts with external suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration.
• Commercial Aspects: Understand and contribute to the commercial aspects of coastal projects, including budgeting, cost management, and financial reporting.

Qualifications and desirable skills

• Maths and English certificates - GCSE/GCE/Functional Skills*

*Maths and English delivery to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 can be provided for some courses and should be discussed at onboarding stage if you do not have Maths and English certificates at Grade 4/C and above.

Please check the Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship website for full eligibility requirements: Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship

• A keen interest in coastal management and environmental sustainability, construction management, civil engineering or project delivery.
• Appreciation and interest in the natural and built environments.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of project management principles is desirable but not essential.

What we can offer you

A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• Grade C £25,583 to £26,824 per annum
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working/Hybrid working
• Family Friendly Packages

Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.

Interested? For full details of the role and more information about us, please visit: https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Chris Koster, Project Team Manager at: Chris.koster@havant.gov.uk or 07974748298

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 - www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now. 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 7 November 2025 and interviews will be held w/c 24 November 2025.

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 be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing date.

We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity

The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We 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. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.