Principal Geomorphologist

About The Role

Are you an experienced fluvial geomorphologist looking for a role where you can combine technical leadership, fieldwork, client engagement and business development? Do you want to work with a leading specialist consultancy on a diverse portfolio of projects that solve real-world environmental challenges?

We’re looking for a Principal Geomorphologist to join our growing Hydromorphology team within APEM’s Water Management Division. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced geomorphologist to play a leading role in the continued growth and development of one of our core technical disciplines.

APEM has a leading position in the market for applied hydromorphology, delivering innovative and technically challenging projects across river restoration, sediment dynamics, wetland restoration, sediment management and Heavily Modified Water Body investigations. Working with water companies, regulators, developers and specialist teams across APEM, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise to a wide variety of environmental challenges.

This role offers genuine variety; combining technical delivery, fieldwork, client engagement, project leadership and commercial development. You’ll have the opportunity to shape project approaches, build trusted client relationships, contribute to tenders and help drive the continued growth of our geomorphology capability.

You’ll also play an important role in developing others, mentoring Senior Consultants and Consultants and sharing your expertise within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

You'll need to bring:

• A MSc or above in Fluvial Geomorphology with relevant experience in a consultancy, regulatory or third sector environment; or a PhD in a relevant discipline with relevant industry experience
• Strong technical expertise in fluvial geomorphology, with an excellent practical understanding of geomorphological forms and processes
• Experience developing river restoration schemes across a range of river types and stages of design
• Practical fieldwork experience, including activities such as restoration appraisals, fluvial audits, physical habitat surveys or sediment sampling
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to apply geomorphological understanding to complex investigations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• The ability to manage your own workload and deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines
• A full UK driving licence

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and delivering work to time and budget
• Experience mentoring or managing junior colleagues
• Experience preparing sediment management plans
• Awareness of UK legislation associated with water management
• Experience with hydraulic modelling tools such as HEC-RAS or Flood Modeller
• Experience with sediment transport modelling
• CDM experience
• Experience using AutoCAD

At APEM, we combine technical excellence with flexibility and wellbeing. Our Hydromorphology team works on some of the most interesting and challenging environmental projects in the UK, supporting clients to understand, manage and enhance river and freshwater environments.

This role offers the opportunity to grow your technical reputation, develop your commercial and leadership skills, and make a real impact within a specialist team that is continuing to expand. Whether your background is in consultancy, regulation or the third sector, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise in a collaborative environment where innovation and high-quality science are valued.

You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work.

We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.