Climate & Environment Full-time

Principal/Associate Geomorphologist

AECOM

Location

Remote (UK)

Type

Full-time

Posted

Jan 30, 2026

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities include:

  • Leading high-quality project delivery for geomorphology and river restoration schemes
  • Planning, managing, modelling, and designing sustainable 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

Impact

The difference you'll make

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

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required skills and experience:

  • Expertise in geomorphology/hydromorphology and river restoration
  • Experience with 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

What's in it for you

Benefits include:

  • Flexible hybrid working model for work-life balance
  • Career development opportunities and AECOM University
  • Technical practice networks
  • Volunteering days
  • Range of core and personalised benefits for future and well-being

About

Inside AECOM

AECOM works nationally and internationally with regulators, governments, water companies, river and wildlife trusts, estate managers, and developers on water environment projects including river restoration, wetland restoration, and natural flood management.