Fluvial Geomorphologist

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. We have a multi‑disciplinary Sustainable River Management team within our Water Management Consultancy group who come together to create award winning habitats.

The team continues to grow and has now over 60 specialists across the United Kingdom with numerous fluvial geomorphologists. We have a reputation for technical excellence, innovation and actively shaping the future of our industry. We are a friendly and approachable team. We enjoy the work we do and have fun while doing it. We are seeking to expand our Sustainable River Management team.

If you are looking to deliver interesting and significant projects, influence environmental outcomes at the project level and beyond, and work within a strong culture of wellbeing, innovation and inclusivity, this is the place for you. We are looking for a well‑motivated individual to join our dynamic team and help deliver exciting projects and contribute to the growth of the team.

You should have experience in consultancy and specific experience in fluvial geomorphology as well as river restoration. Our team is technically progressive and offers a wonderful opportunity for you to work with a well, established team of like‑minded specialists. We operate national and international technical networks to develop and share the very best ideas and practice in our industry. We encourage the production of papers/articles and support our staff in presenting their work  actively support staff in their career progression.

This is an exceptional environment for you to develop your technical and commercial skills. We value flexible working and encourage working from different offices across the region, flexible hours and home working. We also support part time workers who make up an essential component of our team. The role would preferably be based in our Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford, London/Epsom or Peterborough offices but you would also work with specialists from our other national office bases as required (including Derby, Glasgow, Manchester and Swansea).

We work for clients across the UK and overseas, including central government, regulators, water companies, NGOs and local authorities. We have a strong pipeline of work secured with multiple entities on a wide range of projects. This includes the development of strategies, the undertaking of assessments and also design and construction supervision. Types of work include river restoration, natural by‑pass channels, structure removal, watercourse diversion and development of large‑scale watercourse mitigation to fulfil Water Framework Directive and Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for large‑scale infrastructure projects.

Preferred locations:
Birmingham, Bristol, London/Epsom, Oxford or Peterborough. Other locations would be considered, as appropriate.

Your role To support the delivery of a wide range of projects where fluvial geomorphology is key to understanding the best outcome. Leading projects and teams to deliver multidisciplinary solutions. To support in work winning activities including client engagement and growth development. Collaborative working with other AtkinsRéalis’ specialists to deliver habitat design, river and wetland management and restoration;
Biodiversity Net Gain; river realignments;
Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance assessments and environmental assessments/EIAs. Liaise with internal and external project teams to deliver the best…