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
All members of the Water Environment team engage directly with clients and manage commercial aspects, while health, safety and environmental considerations underpin every task. As a senior geomorphologist you will coach peers and junior staff and work closely with internal and external stakeholders. • Re‑meandering detailed design and construction supervision for the River Breamish (River Till‑Tweed SSSI and SAC, Northumberland). • Re‑meandering detailed design and construction supervision for the River Eye SSSI, Leicestershire. • Re‑meandering modelling and design for the River Cocker, Cumbria. • Landscape‑scale river restoration and natural flood management planning in the North York Moors National Park. • Weir removals and fish passes across England, Wales and Scotland. • River basin‑scale restoration planning for the Environment Agency and multiple water companies. • Programmes of WFD, BNG and MoRPh surveys for river restoration across the UK and Ireland. • Coordinating multi‑discipline teams on river restoration planning and delivery
Key Responsibilities
- ▸re‑meandering design
- ▸construction supervision
- ▸river modelling
- ▸flood management
- ▸restoration planning
- ▸team coordination
What You Bring
We are looking for an experienced Geomorphologist and River Restoration Project Lead to join our UK Water team. The role involves high‑quality project delivery, planning, modelling and designing sustainable geomorphology and river restoration schemes for a range of clients, including regulators, water companies and wildlife trusts. • Geomorphology / Hydromorphology • River engineering, detailed design, contractor supervision and CDM regulations • Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., geography, physical sciences, engineering) • Proven experience in river restoration • Highly experienced in project management and delivery • Excellent communication, engagement and leadership skills with multi‑disciplinary technical teams, clients and stakeholders
Requirements
- ▸geomorphology
- ▸river engineering
- ▸degree
- ▸river restoration
- ▸project management
- ▸leadership
Benefits
AECOM offers a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days, all designed to support employee wellbeing and future growth. Employees enjoy flexibility through hybrid work options, whether based in office, remotely or on client sites, and are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work to drive transformational outcomes. AECOM provides a wide range of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs tailored to diverse employee needs, along with access to industry‑leading technology and large‑scale projects. As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we commit to supporting every individual’s potential and offer a dedicated interview scheme for applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions.
Work Environment
Hybrid