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
You will lead multi‑disciplinary teams, supervise contractors under CDM regulations, conduct hydraulic and sediment‑transport modelling, and provide coaching to junior staff while maintaining health, safety and environmental standards. • Lead planning, design and delivery of geomorphology and river restoration projects. • Manage multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinate contractor supervision under CDM regulations. • Perform hydraulic, sediment‑transport and geomorphological modelling. • Develop geomorphological management plans and conduct flood or landslide hazard analyses. • Coach junior staff and maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hydraulic modelling
- ▸sediment modelling
- ▸geomorphology modelling
- ▸hazard analysis
- ▸management plans
- ▸team leadership
What You Bring
The role is for an experienced Geomorphologist and River Restoration Project Lead within the UK Water team. The incumbent will plan, manage, model and design sustainable geomorphology and river restoration schemes for a range of clients, including regulators, water companies and developers. The ideal candidate holds a degree in geography, physical sciences or engineering, has proven river‑restoration experience, strong project‑management capabilities and excellent communication and leadership skills. AECOM values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. • Hold a degree in geography, physical sciences or engineering with proven river‑restoration experience. • Demonstrated project‑management expertise and strong stakeholder communication.
Requirements
- ▸geography
- ▸physical sciences
- ▸engineering
- ▸river restoration
- ▸project management
- ▸geomorphology
Benefits
AECOM offers a flexible hybrid working model, career development through AECOM University and technical networks, and a range of core and personalized wellbeing benefits. • Access flexible hybrid working, career development programs, and comprehensive wellbeing benefits.
Work Environment
Hybrid