Position Overview
This role is part of a multi‑disciplinary coastal management team that manages coastal flood and erosion risk on the south coast. The successful candidate will be a coastal scientist or senior coastal scientist, working across a variety of research projects, GIS analysis and technical project management.
Responsibilities
* Technical project management for coastal process studies, including coordination with in‑house staff and external suppliers.
* Project management of work packages for Beach Management Plan production and region‑wide research projects.
* Assist the tracer study service by conducting GIS analysis of data such as aerial photography, lidar, topographic surveys, UAV data, bathymetry and habitat mapping.
* Perform numerical modelling, beach management plan design/monitoring and habitat creation scheme design.
* Prepare analytical reports and present findings to non‑technical audiences.
Qualifications
* Degree or post‑graduate degree in geography, oceanography, marine science, civil engineering or a closely related discipline.
* Background in geomorphology and coastal processes with an understanding of hydrodynamics.
* Experience in sediment dynamics, overtopping of beaches, hard engineering structures, modelling, climate change, cliff erosion and landsliding.
* Familiarity with ArcGIS, MIKE 21, Telemac, EUROTOP and MATLAB is advantageous.
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, report‑writing and communication skills.
What We Can Offer You
* Career grade D‑H: £27,254 to £51,356 per annum (pay award pending).
* Generous leave allowance.
* Free parking.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Flexible / Hybrid working.
* Family friendly packages.
* Role‑specific training for career development.
* A comprehensive benefits package. More information on our website havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers.
Equal Opportunities
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 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.
Contact
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Samantha Cope, Research Manager, on 07775 910026.
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