Fluvial Geomorphologist

Overview

We value flexible working and encourage working from different offices across the region, flexible hours and home working. 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. 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.

• Support the delivery of a wide range of projects where fluvial geomorphology is key to understanding the best outcome.
• Lead projects and teams to deliver multidisciplinary solutions.
• Support work‑winning activities including client engagement and growth development.
• Collaborate with AtkinsRéalis specialists to deliver habitat design, river & wetland management and restoration;
Biodiversity Net Gain; river realignments;
Water Framework Directive compliance assessments and environmental assessments/EIAs.
• Liaise with internal and external project teams to deliver the best environmental outcomes.
• Work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, ecologists, engineers, planners) to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients.
• Delegate work, review the work of, and mentor more junior staff.

• A degree in a relevant discipline and a post‑graduate qualification with a strong focus on fluvial geomorphology.
• Experience in undertaking a range of geomorphological assessments at both a reach and catchment scale.
• Experience in the design of schemes that deliver improvements in channel form and function including river restoration, instream enhancements, weir removals and river realignments.
• Chartered with an appropriate professional body.
• Experience leading projects of this type to a specified budget and managing project teams.
• Ability to undertake and deliver a thorough technical investigation, using data to drive evidence‑based solutions.
• Ability to present findings in a well‑structured, concise argument (verbal or written), supported by evidence.
• Ability to write reports in concise, plain English appropriate to audiences.
• Numerate, literate and familiar with IT and software relevant to the tasks undertaken.

• Experience in GIS, Excel, VBA, Python.
• Understanding of the principles behind the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
• MoRPh Pro Accreditation.
• Valid driving licence and availability for travel across the UK and occasionally overseas.

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and proactive.
• Focused on achieving and delivering technical excellence and sustainable outcomes.
• Skilled at collaborative working with good interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• Flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges in a commercial environment.
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.

AtkinsRéalis seeks to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.