Principal Hydro Geomorphologist

Description

This role offers the chance to lead meaningful environmental projects that restore and protect Ireland’s waterways. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team committed to sustainable water management and nature-based innovation.

• Develop and implement nature-based solutions and natural flood management measures.
• Lead assessments and design measures to address hydromorphological and hydrological challenges.
• Support proposal writing, client engagement, and business development activities.
• Manage project delivery, budgets, and technical quality to ensure successful outcomes.
• Undertake geomorphological assessments at catchment and reach scales.
• Contribute to river restoration projects, including barrier mitigation, fish passage design, and peatland restoration.

Requirements

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Hydromorphologist to join a growing environmental consultancy team in Ireland. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering water resource and river restoration projects, focusing on improving hydromorphological and hydrological conditions in line with the Water Framework Directive.

• Strong understanding of key issues affecting Ireland’s water systems, including barriers, dredging, and canalisation.
• Proven experience in hydromorphology, hydrology, or water resources projects, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Degree or higher qualification (Level 8/9) in Hydrology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Full Irish/EU driving licence.
• Chartered or working toward professional accreditation (CEnv, CSci, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence dealing with clients and stakeholders.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance