Job Introduction

Flood & Coastal Senior Engineer

South West Flood & Coastal is a shared service between East Devon District Council and BCP Council. We work with our partners and communities to address the challenges of flooding and coastal erosion in a changing climate. The shared service has exceptional professional opportunities to work across the south-west on exciting strategies, plans and projects. Our geographical areas are renowned for their natural beauty, with long stretches of beaches, complex cliffs, stunning landscapes and expansive national parks.

We’re recruiting a Senior Engineer to join our capital team, which oversees the delivery of a programme of funded projects for the next 3 - 5 years, at circa £60M and growing. Our funded projects include:

• Sidmouth and East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme
• Poole Bridge to Hunger Hill Flood Defence Scheme
• Seaton Hole Coastal Protection Scheme
• Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme 

Beyond these projects, we have an exciting portfolio of future studies and business cases to see through to delivery, as well as the opportunity to work across the five teams within the service. See what we've been up to, here: www.twobays.net 

The capital projects team currently has eight qualified officers with diverse skills and experience. South West Flood & Coastal has just under 40 staff, ranging from early career professionals through to sector leading subject matter experts covering all areas of flooding and coastal erosion. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other experts and share your expertise to help develop engineers of the future, build a legacy and demonstrate the value of our work nationally. 

The role’s primary project will be the Sidmouth and East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme. The remainder of the time will involve developing businesses cases, supporting manage the programme, and the management team assess prospective work from other Local Authorities in the South-West. We encourage applications from professionals across the South-West region. 

The service has an inclusive and positive culture. We promote hybrid and remote (with infrequent office attendance) working, have office space available at both BCP (Bournemouth and Poole) and East Devon District Council (Honiton, Exmouth and Sidmouth) offices. The role operates under smarter working guidance providing clear objectives and deadlines and giving you the control to find work/life balance that meets service needs and your personal commitments and interests.

If you have any questions, please email Peter Christie (FCERM Capital Projects Manager) at peter.christie@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or call Peter on 01202 794286.

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website: Colleague benefits and support | BCP (bcpcouncil.gov.uk) .

BCP Council is currently simplifying our terms and conditions of service and creating a single equitable pay structure which all employees will move on to. The employee benefits package is enhanced and both trade unions members have accepted the offer, with implementation planned for December 2025. This post will see increased headroom following implementation, subject to Full Council approval and collective agreement being signed. Request further information from the hiring manager, for more details.