Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Principal/Associate Geomorphologist
Lead river restoration projects, overseeing geomorphology design, modelling and delivery.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Recent work includes re‑meandering and detailed design for the River Breamish (SSSI, SAC), River Eye (SSSI), and River Cocker, as well as nature recovery, wetland restoration, and large‑scale flood‑risk management in the North York Moors. The team also delivers weir removals, fish passes, river‑basin restoration planning for the Environment Agency, and geomorphological management plans in New Zealand. Key technical areas involve geomorphology, hydromorphology, river engineering, hydraulic and sediment‑transport modelling, and coordination of multi‑discipline teams. All team members engage directly with clients and handle commercial aspects, while health, safety, and environmental considerations underpin every project. Senior geomorphologists also coach junior staff and liaise closely with internal and external stakeholders. • Lead planning, modelling, and design of sustainable geomorphology and river restoration schemes. • Deliver detailed design, construction supervision, and ensure CDM compliance for river projects. • Perform hydraulic and sediment‑transport modelling and comprehensive geomorphological assessments. • Coordinate multi‑discipline teams, manage client relationships, and oversee commercial aspects of projects. • Coach junior staff and provide technical guidance across surface water, groundwater, estuaries, lakes, and marine projects.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hydraulic modelling
- ▸sediment modelling
- ▸geomorphology
- ▸river design
- ▸construction supervision
- ▸client management
What You Bring
The role is for an experienced Geomorphologist and River Restoration Project Lead within the UK Water Environment team. The successful candidate will oversee high‑quality project delivery, covering planning, modelling, design, and implementation of sustainable geomorphology and river restoration schemes across the UK and internationally. Candidates should hold a degree in geography, physical sciences, engineering or a related discipline, and possess proven river‑restoration experience together with strong project‑management capabilities. Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder‑engagement skills are essential, and the company values diversity, including neurodiversity, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. • Hold a degree in geography, physical sciences, engineering or a related field. • Demonstrate proven experience in river restoration and project management. • Exhibit strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
Requirements
- ▸degree
- ▸geomorphology
- ▸river restoration
- ▸project management
- ▸leadership
- ▸stakeholder engagement
Benefits
The specialist geomorphology group comprises 15 experts who collaborate with colleagues across surface water, groundwater, estuaries, lakes and marine environments. AECOM offers a flexible hybrid working model, career development through AECOM University and technical practice networks, and a suite of core and personalised wellbeing benefits tailored to individual lifestyles. AECOM, a Fortune 500 firm with $14.4 billion in revenue in FY 2023, delivers professional services across the project lifecycle and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and ESG priorities. Employees benefit from a wide array of compensation, benefits, and well‑being programs, as well as opportunities to work on transformational projects in a supportive, flexible environment. • Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model supporting work‑life balance. • Access career development through AECOM University, technical practice networks, and volunteering days. • Receive comprehensive core and personalised wellbeing benefits.
Work Environment
Hybrid