Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Principal/Associate Geomorphologist
Lead river restoration projects, delivering geomorphology designs and managing teams
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role of Geomorphologist and River Restoration Project Lead is based in the UK Water team and involves planning, managing, modelling, and designing sustainable geomorphology and river restoration schemes. The successful candidate will lead high‑quality project delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and engage directly with clients and stakeholders. Working nationally and internationally, the team collaborates with regulators, water companies, wildlife trusts, estate managers, and developers across a range of river and wetland projects. Responsibilities include technical design, contractor supervision, compliance with CDM Regulations, and delivering river basin‑scale restoration programmes. The specialist geomorphology group comprises 15 experts who work closely with colleagues handling surface water, groundwater, estuaries, lakes, and marine environments. As an experienced geomorphologist, you will coach junior staff, act as a technical mentor, and ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are embedded throughout the project lifecycle. • 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 • Programmes of WFD, BNG and MoRPh surveys for river restoration across the UK and Ireland • Hydraulic and sediment‑transport modelling • Coordinating multidisciplinary teams on river restoration planning and delivery
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hydraulic modelling
- ▸design supervision
- ▸survey programs
- ▸team coordination
- ▸project delivery
- ▸regulatory compliance
What You Bring
Candidates should hold a degree in geography, physical sciences, engineering or a related discipline, have proven river restoration experience, and demonstrate strong project management, communication, and leadership skills. AECOM values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds, including neurodiverse individuals and those requiring reasonable accommodations. • Expertise in geomorphology / hydromorphology and river restoration • River engineering, detailed design, contractor supervision and CDM Regulations compliance • Degree in geography, physical sciences, engineering or related field • Proven experience in river restoration • Strong project management and delivery experience • Excellent communication, engagement and leadership with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders
Requirements
- ▸river restoration
- ▸river engineering
- ▸design
- ▸cdm compliance
- ▸degree
- ▸project management
Benefits
AECOM offers a flexible hybrid working model, a suite of core and personalised benefits, career development programmes such as AECOM University, technical practice networks, and volunteering days to support employee well‑being and growth. Employees also gain access to industry‑leading technology and transformative projects with global impact. The position is located in Edinburgh, Midlothian, with hybrid work options. Interested candidates can contact recruiter Melissa Moody on LinkedIn for more information and submit applications through the AECOM career portal. The company provides confidential handling of applicant data in line with EEO guidelines. • Core and personalised benefits supporting future and well‑being • Flexible hybrid working model for work‑life balance • Career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days • Access to industry‑leading technology and transformational projects • Disability Confident interview scheme and reasonable accommodation support
Work Environment
Hybrid