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

Overview

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, reducing risks to people and the developed and natural environment from flooding and coastal erosion. The area includes three major harbours of environmental importance and over 246 km 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. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team.

Role

As an Associate Project Manager Apprentice, you will work within an engineering technician role that supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of coastal defence projects. Your work will contribute to safeguarding communities and enhancing the natural environment. This apprenticeship offers an opportunity to develop skills in engineering and project management with tangible impact on coastal resilience and sustainability.

Apprenticeship Details

This apprenticeship is offered through Southampton Solent University. More details can be found at the Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship page:

Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship – https://www.solent.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeships/associate-project-manager-apprenticeship/2025/associate-project-manager-apprenticeship-202425-entry

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

• 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 communities.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor project progress and report on status to stakeholders.
• Administrative Support: Organise project documents, schedule meetings, and prepare 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 collaboration.
• Commercial Aspects: Understand and contribute to 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; discuss at onboarding if not holding Grade 4/C or above.
• A keen interest in coastal management, 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 (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, please visit: https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team or contact Chris Koster, Project Team Manager, at Chris.koster@havant.gov.uk or 07974748298 for an informal discussion.

To Apply

Click apply and complete the short application process (3–4 minutes). Attach your CV and a supporting statement when applying on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now. We will not progress your application without a statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 7 November 2025; interviews will be held w/c 24 November 2025.

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. 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. Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees may be required to support emergency actions as needed.

The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We publish equality and diversity information at www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity.