Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Principal/Associate Geomorphologist
Lead river restoration projects, delivering geomorphology design and management.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Core technical expertise should cover geomorphology/hydromorphology, river restoration, hydraulic and sediment‑transport modelling, and detailed river engineering under CDM regulations. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams and providing project management oversight. Coaching junior staff and maintaining health, safety, and environmental standards are also key duties. • Lead planning, design, modelling, and delivery of sustainable geomorphology and river restoration projects. • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee contractor supervision under CDM regulations. • Conduct hydraulic and sediment‑transport modelling and develop geomorphological management plans. • Provide coaching and mentorship to junior staff while maintaining health, safety, and environmental standards. • Work within a hybrid model (office, remote, or client site) supporting work‑life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hydraulic modelling
- ▸sediment modelling
- ▸river restoration
- ▸geomorphology design
- ▸team coordination
- ▸cdm compliance
What You Bring
The role is for an experienced Geomorphologist and River Restoration Project Lead within the UK Water team. The successful candidate will lead high‑quality delivery of geomorphology and river restoration schemes, working with regulators, water companies, trusts, and developers. Responsibilities include planning, managing, modelling, and designing sustainable river interventions. Candidates must hold a degree in geography, physical sciences, engineering, or a related field and have proven experience in river restoration and project delivery. Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑engagement skills are essential. AECOM values diversity, including neurodiversity, and encourages applications from all backgrounds. • Hold a degree in geography, physical sciences, engineering or related discipline. • Demonstrate proven experience in river restoration and project management. • Exhibit strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑engagement abilities.
Requirements
- ▸degree
- ▸river restoration
- ▸project management
- ▸geomorphology
- ▸leadership
- ▸communication
Benefits
The specialist geomorphology group consists of fifteen experts and collaborates closely with colleagues in surface water, groundwater, estuaries, lakes, and marine environments. All team members are active in client contact and commercial aspects of projects. AECOM promotes a supportive culture with flexible hybrid working, career development, and wellbeing programs. Employees enjoy core and personalised benefits such as flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs. The firm offers competitive compensation and access to industry‑leading technology and global projects. AECOM is a Fortune 500, Disability‑Confident employer committed to equity and inclusion. • Access career development resources such as AECOM University, technical practice networks, and volunteering days. • Receive comprehensive compensation, wellbeing programs, and flexible benefits tailored to individual needs.
Work Environment
Hybrid