Principal​/Associate Geomorphologist

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we are delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We are one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

We are looking for an experienced Geomorphologist and River Restoration Project Lead to join our fantastic UK Water team. We work nationally and internationally, with regulators, governments, water companies, river and wildlife trusts, estate managers and developers in all industries. 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.

• Re‑meandering detailed design and construction supervision for the River Breamish, part of the River Till‑Tweed SSSI and SAC in Northumberland.
• Re‑meandering detailed design and construction supervision for the River Eye SSSI in Leicestershire.
• Re‑meandering modelling and design for the River Cocker in Cumbria.
• Nature recovery and wetland restoration for estates in Northumberland.
• Landscape scale river restoration and natural flood management planning in the North York Moors National Park.
• Weir removals and fish passes across England, Wales and Scotland.
• River basin scale restoration planning for the Environment Agency and multiple water companies.
• Programmes of WFD, BNG and MoRPh surveys for river restoration across the UK and Ireland.
• Geomorphological management plans, and landslide and flood hazard analysis in New Zealand.

• Geomorphology / Hydromorphology
• River restoration
• River engineering, detailed design, contractor supervision and CDM Regulations
• Hydraulic and geomorphological / sediment transport modelling
• Co‑ordinating multi-discipline teams on all aspects of river restoration planning and delivery
• Project management

• Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. geography, physical sciences, engineering).
• Proven experience in river restoration.
• Highly experienced in project management and delivery.
• Excellent communication, engagement and leadership skills with multi‑disciplinary technical teams, clients and stakeholders.

Enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, custom‑made to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at Reaso

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

Follow us on social media to explore our voices, employee stories and latest projects. For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on Linked In (Melissa Moody).

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services across the entire project lifecycle, from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. We work on projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, solving complex challenges for public and private sector clients worldwide.