Principal Geomorphologist

Employer: Mott Mac Donald
Location/s: Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Brighton, Reading, Cardiff
Contract type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time

About the Company

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy committed to improving society through excellence, digital innovation and a focus on social outcomes. We are recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK and a Glassdoor Top Employer.

About the Division

The Water Consultancy Division provides expertise in water and wastewater challenges, serving clients across the UK and internationally. The team tackles climate change, asset ageing and population growth, delivering advisory, design, construction support and site supervision services.

Job Description

As a Principal Geomorphologist you will lead geomorphology and water environment assessments, working closely with engineers, asset planners and clients to deliver complex multi-disciplinary projects that protect communities and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent geomorphological advice for concept, outline and detailed designs in river environments.
• Prepare holistic plans for flood risk management, natural flood management and river restoration/habitat creation schemes.
• Undertake field surveys and collect baseline information on river environments.
• Develop innovations for data collection and interpretation in river and floodplain environments.
• Lead environmental assessments focusing on hydro morphology, including Water Framework Regulations.
• Prepare calculations and reports for erosion risk assessments and mitigation design.
• Mentor junior staff, maintain client relationships, attend conferences, write articles and network across the industry.

Candidate Specification

Lead technical delivery of geomorphology and water environment assessments across the UK and potentially internationally within a multi‑disciplinary team. Key project areas include:

• River restoration and channel design
• Erosion and deposition risk analysis and problem solving
• Asset management
• Water resources
• Infrastructure design
• Environmental assessments

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant degree-level qualifications (e.g., geography, geomorphology, environmental sciences, hydrology, catchment science).
• Chartered status with an appropriate professional body.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering applied river geomorphology projects of varying complexity, including field and desk‑based approaches.
• Understanding of water environment legislation.
• Numerate with skills and interest in environmental data analysis.
• Ability to support and mentor junior staff; strong interpersonal skills in a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Interest in wider water quality, aquatic ecology or hydrology to complement geomorphological skills.
• Willingness to innovate and develop new solutions.

Benefits Health and Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy for menopause support.
• Comprehensive wellbeing program for you and your family.
• Flexible salary options to opt into various health benefits, extendable to family.

Financial Wellbeing

• Match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4x basic salary, with option to increase to 6x.
• Income protection scheme with financial benefit and return‑to‑work support.
• Flexible benefits including critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• Annual bonus schemes for participation in business success.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays; increase to 35 days after 5 years service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.

Enhanced Family and Carers Leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Shared parental leave matches maternity leave, up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days for significant caring responsibilities, two paid.

Learning and Development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training and self‑development.

Networks, Communities and Social Outcomes

• Access to Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parent/carer communities.
• Participation in social outcome initiatives within communities.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We actively recruit a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Accessibility

If you need support during the recruitment process, contact reaso for reasonable adjustments.

Agile Working

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

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