Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Principal/Associate Geomorphologist
Lead river restoration projects, delivering geomorphology design and managing multidisciplinary teams.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The team tackles a wide range of initiatives, including re‑meandering rivers, nature recovery, wetland restoration, weir removals, and basin‑scale restoration planning across the UK and abroad. These projects integrate detailed design, construction supervision, and compliance with CDM regulations. • Lead planning, management, modelling and design of sustainable geomorphology and river restoration projects. • Oversee detailed design, construction supervision, and CDM compliance for river works. • Perform hydraulic, sediment‑transport, and geomorphological modelling. • Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams and manage client relationships. • Provide coaching and mentorship to junior staff. • Deliver project management and commercial responsibilities while ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸river modelling
- ▸design oversight
- ▸construction supervision
- ▸cdm compliance
- ▸team coordination
- ▸project management
What You Bring
We are seeking an experienced Geomorphologist and River Restoration Project Lead to join our UK Water team. The role involves high‑quality project delivery, encompassing planning, management, modelling, and design of sustainable geomorphology and river restoration schemes, working with regulators, water companies, trusts, and developers both nationally and internationally. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree (geography, physical sciences, or engineering), proven river‑restoration experience, strong project‑delivery expertise, and excellent communication and leadership skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. • Degree in geography, physical sciences, engineering, or related field. • Proven experience in river restoration and project delivery. • Strong communication, engagement, and leadership skills with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Requirements
- ▸river restoration
- ▸project delivery
- ▸geomorphology
- ▸stakeholder management
- ▸leadership
- ▸degree
Benefits
AECOM offers a flexible hybrid working model, comprehensive compensation, and a suite of wellbeing programs. Employees benefit from career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and personalized benefits tailored to individual lifestyles. Employees enjoy flexible hybrid work options, a safe and inclusive workplace, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity and Disability‑Confident employer, we support each person’s potential and provide interview accommodations for qualified candidates. • Flexible hybrid working model supporting work‑life balance. • Access to career development programs, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. • Comprehensive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs.
Work Environment
Hybrid