Fluvial Geomorphologist

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Fluvial Geomorphologist to join our fantastic UK Water team. Here you will be responsible for high quality project delivery, with roles to suit the ideal candidate in planning, managing, modelling and designing sustainable geomorphology and river restoration schemes.

A selection of our current and recent projects includes:

• Mapping catchment modifications and river restoration opportunities across 9000km2 of Yorkshire and North East England.

• Re-meandering the River Breamish, part of the River Till-Tweed SSSI and SAC in Northumberland.

• Restoring Insh Marshes in the River Spey floodplain in the Scottish Highlands.

• Re-meandering the River Eye SSSI in Leicestershire.

• Restoring the River Lugg SSSI in Herefordshire.

• Catchment planning for WFD objectives and Nature Recovery Networks nationally.

• Analysing flow and sediment impacts for water transfer Strategic Resource Options, including the River Tame, River Trent, River Humber, and Grand Union Canal.

• Detailed geomorphological field surveys along the whole route of HS2 Phase 2a.

• Detailed geomorphological field surveys across the United Utilities region.

For more information on what we do see Reimagining what’s possible (aecom.com) and Restoring rivers and waterways (aecom.com)

Role Responsibilities:

You’ll bring your unique expertise on specific technologies or processes, and will be sought out for your technical excellence in:

• Geomorphology / Hydromorphology

• River restoration

• Catchment planning

• 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 full time geomorphology team is currently ten-strong, and works closely with colleagues dealing with all aspects of surface water, groundwater, estuaries, lakes and the marine environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant subject (e.g. geography, physical sciences, engineering).

• Proven experience in river restoration from concept to construction.

• Proven track record in project management (bid writing to project delivery).

• Ability to lead, coordinate, liaise and engage with clients, stakeholders and colleagues.

• Detailed understanding of policy, legislative requirements and other drivers.

• Technical and commercial project delivery.

Desirable experience:

• Proficiency in hydrological software and environmental modelling.

• Experience in whole project cost estimation and funding mechanisms.

• Membership with a relevant professional body.

• Able to travel to site.

Additional Information

HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM US!

Freedom to grow

Freedom to grow is the name we’ve given to our new way of working at AECOM. It’s not defined by a policy or contract – quite the opposite! It’s the permission, or empowerment, for you to find the working style that suits you best, balancing that with other commitments in your life, so you can thrive and bring your best self to work.

Flexible working options

We offer flexible, hybrid work options through our freedom to grow philosophy, which supports you in finding the balance you need to thrive and deliver your best for your team and clients. With us having flexible working arrangements in place, we are more than happy to discuss how we can accommodate your requirements.

Equity, diversity & inclusion

When we feel free to be ourselves, we thrive. Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to our vision, and we are focused on taking action by bringing together a multitude of voices, ensuring that everyone is heard and cultivating equitable opportunities for all.

Compensation & Benefits

We provide a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Whether you’re looking for Private Healthcare cover for you and your family, Dental Cover or Income Protection cover, we have got you covered!

From our Global Employee Assistance Program & Help@hand, for your health and wellbeing, through to our learning platform Degreed where you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills, we’re here to support you.

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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: REF25680H

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid