Climate & Environment Full-time

Lead Nature Engineer

AECOM

Posted

May 07, 2026

Location

UK

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Lead high-quality project delivery and engineering for nature recovery, rewilding, and river restoration schemes.
  • Oversee planning, modelling, designing, and supervising construction of nature schemes.
  • Manage projects including re-meandering, weir removals, and fish passes.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role directly contributes to restoring natural river ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting nature recovery across the UK and internationally.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Experienced engineer with expertise in river restoration, geomorphology, and hydromorphology.
  • Proven ability to prepare designs, work schedules, and specifications for contractors.
  • Strong project management and client-facing skills.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Competitive compensation and benefits package. Join a multi-disciplinary team of 60 surface water specialists and 25 hydrogeologists. Opportunities to work on impactful projects with regulators, water companies, and wildlife trusts.

About

Inside AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across the project lifecycle. Their UK Water team works nationally and internationally on river restoration, nature recovery, and water environment projects.