Civil & Coastal Engineering Industrial Placement

Havant Borough Council; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization is offering a 12-month civil engineering placement focused on coastal projects. Ideal for students studying civil engineering, this role includes site supervision, project management, and technical skills development. The placement aims to provide hands-on experience while working with experienced engineers and contributing to significant community projects. The position starts in May/June 2026, and applicants are encouraged to submit their CV and a supporting statement through the recruitment platform.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support for continuous professional development

Generous Leave Allowance

Free Parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Family Friendly Packages

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in a civil engineering degree program.
• Willingness to travel to various sites within the Partnership area.
• Ability to fulfill engineering technician requirements.

Responsibilities

• Get involved in design and construction phases of projects.
• Supervise on-site works to ensure quality.
• Collaborate on topographic surveys.
• Contribute to project management and design tasks.

Skills

Civil engineering understanding

Site supervision

GPS surveying

Project management

Education

Currently studying for a civil engineering related degree

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Job description

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 scheme and works around Portsea Island.

What will you do?

• Get involved in design and construction phases of major coastal projects.
• Supervise works 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.

We are looking for suitable applicants, currently studying for a civil engineering related degree to undertake a 12‑month industrial placement. The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the requirements of an Engineering Technician and be willing 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.

What we offer

• A competitive salary
• Support for your continuous professional development
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work‑life balance
• Family Friendly Packages
• A comprehensive benefits package – find out more on our website

Interested?

For more information about us please visit https://coastalpartners.org.uk/ or for an informal discussion please contact Alex Prior on 07436 021832 or [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is midnight on 23 January 2026. Interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams in February 2026.

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.

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.

We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are an inclusive employer and appoint on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.