Principal Geomorphologist

Core responsibilities include:

• Leading high-quality project delivery for sustainable geomorphology and river restoration schemes
• Planning, managing, modelling, and designing river restoration projects
• Coordinating multi-discipline teams on all aspects of river restoration planning and delivery
• Providing coaching to peers and junior team members and liaising with clients

This role creates positive change by designing and implementing sustainable river restoration schemes that improve water environments, support wildlife habitats, and contribute to natural flood management and ecosystem recovery.

Required qualifications and skills:

• Expertise in geomorphology/hydromorphology and river restoration
• Experience in river engineering, detailed design, contractor supervision, and CDM Regulations
• Proficiency in hydraulic and geomorphological/sediment transport modelling
• Project management experience and ability to coordinate multi-discipline teams

Benefits include career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model for work-life balance, technical practice networks, AECOM University access, and volunteering days.

AECOM works nationally and internationally with regulators, governments, water companies, river and wildlife trusts, estate managers, and developers across industries to deliver environmental and infrastructure projects.