Senior Coastal Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is looking for a Senior Coastal Engineer to manage high-profile infrastructure projects in the UK. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, leading a team to deliver technical coastal designs, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Contract opportunity with a leading name

Exposure to iconic engineering projects

Expenses covered as per project requirements

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer required.
• Experience in coastal structures such as sea walls and flood defences.
• Strong knowledge of tidal theory and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team for coastal design work.
• Develop project briefs and manage timelines.
• Ensure quality and design compliance.

Skills

Multidisciplinary design delivery

Numerical modelling

Ocean waves knowledge

Sediment transport knowledge

Education

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Coastal Engineer

Salary: £55-65 per hour - dependent on experience

Location: (Epsom, Bristol, Manchester, Peterborough, Exeter, Glasgow, Swansea)

Type: 6-12 month contract, hybrid (minimum 2 days/week in-office, starting with 3 days to onboard with the team)

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Coastal Engineer to lead and deliver high-profile coastal engineering solutions as part of critical infrastructure programmes in the UK. This role involves hands-on technical design, project delivery, and the opportunity to work on iconic projects both nationally and internationally.

About the Client:

Our client is a renowned consultancy working across multiple sectors including Water, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development. They are known for innovative, industry-leading solutions that cover the full project lifecycle - from concept to construction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage a team to deliver high-quality technical coastal design work.
2. Develop briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
3. Manage project timelines and budgets effectively.
4. Collaborate with international teams for integrated design delivery.
5. Ensure compliance with quality assurance and design standards.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Chartered Civil Engineer (essential).
• Strong background in multidisciplinary design delivery.
• In-depth knowledge of ocean waves, tidal theory, wave processes, and sediment transport.
• Proven experience designing coastal structures such as sea walls, revetments, flood defences, and breakwaters, in line with BS6349, EurOtop, and other relevant standards.
• Skilled in using and directing numerical modelling for wave, tidal, and hydrodynamic simulations.

What Our Client Offers:

• Contract opportunity with a leading name in coastal and infrastructure engineering.
• Hybrid working arrangement to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to iconic UK and international engineering projects.
• Expenses covered in line with project requirements.

Eligibility:

• Must be a Chartered Engineer.
• Able to obtain the necessary level of UK security clearance (if required - to be discussed during interview).

Opportunity for Growth:

• Gain exposure to high-profile, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Work alongside leading industry experts and grow within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
• Potential for extension or future permanent opportunities within a prestigious engineering organisation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.