Overview
We are looking for an experienced Geomorphologist and River Restoration Project Lead to join our fantastic UK Water team. We work nationally and internationally with regulators, governments, water companies, river and wildlife trusts, estate managers and developers in all industries. You will be responsible for high‑quality project delivery, planning, managing, modelling and designing sustainable geomorphology and river restoration schemes.
Previous Projects
* Re‑meandering detailed design and construction supervision for the River Breamish, part of the River Till‑Tweed SSSI and SAC in Northumberland.
* Re‑meandering detailed design and construction supervision for the River Eye SSSI in Leicestershire.
* Re‑meandering modelling and design for the River Cocker in Cumbria.
* Nature recovery and wetland restoration for estates in Northumberland.
* 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.
* Geomorphological management plans, and landslide and flood hazard analysis in New Zealand.
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver high‑quality river restoration projects, including planning, managing, modelling and designing sustainable geomorphology and river restoration schemes. Provide technical leadership and expertise in geomorphology, river restoration, river engineering, hydraulic and sediment transport modelling, and CDM regulations. Coordinate multi‑discipline teams, manage client contact and commercial aspects, supervise contractors, and promote health, safety, and environmental considerations. Coach peers and junior team members and liaise closely with internal and external clients.
Technical Expertise
* Geomorphology/Hydromorphology
* River restoration
* River engineering, detailed design, contractor supervision and CDM regulations
* Hydraulic and geomorphological/sediment transport modelling
* Co‑ordinating multi‑discipline teams on all aspects of river restoration planning and delivery
* Project management
Qualifications
* 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.
Benefits
You’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
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