Senior Engineer - Coastal & River Resilience (Flexible Hours)

Nereda | by Haskoning; Brighton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskoning is seeking a senior engineer to lead coastal and flood defence projects across the UK and Europe. You will deliver feasibility through detailed design and provide construction support while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires Chartered or near Chartered Civil Engineer with at least 5 years’ experience in river/coastal schemes, strong communication, and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is essential.
• Chartered or nearly Chartered status (CEng) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering fluvial and/or coastal flood defence schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of coastal and flood defence projects from feasibility to detailed design and construction support.
• Develop technical reports including feasibility studies, option appraisals and business cases.
• Prepare Works Information and detailed design packages for river/coastal works.
• Lead design teams, check colleagues’ work and provide coaching to junior staff.
• Engage with multi-disciplinary teams across the UK and Europe; contribute to bids and business development.

Skills

Health & Safety

River & coastal projects

Hydraulics

Geotechnics

Structures & materials

BIM / digital engineering

Project planning

Team working

Communication skills

Technical reporting

Design leadership

Site experience

Contract knowledge

Mentoring junior staff

Business development input

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Civil Engineering

Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng)

Tools

BIM

3D design software

Job description

Haskoning is seeking a senior engineer to lead coastal and flood defence projects across the UK and Europe. You will deliver feasibility through detailed design and provide construction support while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires Chartered or near Chartered Civil Engineer with at least 5 years’ experience in river/coastal schemes, strong communication, and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.