Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Job Overview
We’re 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. In this role you will be responsible for high‑quality project delivery, planning, managing, modelling and designing sustainable geomorphology and river restoration schemes.
Key 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.
Expertise & Responsibilities
* 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
All members of the Water Environment team take an active role in client contact and commercial aspects of our projects. Health, safety and environmental considerations underpin all of our work. As an experienced geomorphologist you’ll provide coaching to peers and junior team members and liaise closely with internal and external clients. Our specialist geomorphology team is currently 15‑strong and works closely with colleagues dealing with all aspects of surface water, groundwater, estuaries, lakes and the marine environment.
Benefits & Culture
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 you, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Qualifications
* Degree in 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.
Additional Information
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
EEO & Disability Statements
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.
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