Senior Coastal Engineer

At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.

Overall Job Purpose:

To be a key advisor in discharging the Council’s Coast Protection function.

To explore, initiate and deliver, capital and revenue Coast Protection schemes whilst working with affected communities to promote good coastal defence practise within the District. To represent Arun on external stakeholder groups building relationships and delivering effective Beach Management & Shoreline Planning. Where necessary, to input into the planning system to ensure appropriate development in areas of erosion risk.

For more information about joining the Coastal Engineers and Flood Prevention Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).

 

We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.

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CLOSING DATE: 12/02/2025 AT 23:59

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC