Principal Geomorphologist

Job Title

Geomorphologist – Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist (Jacobs, Peterborough, England, United Kingdom)

At Jacobs, we solve critical problems for cities, environments, and technology, turning ideas into realities.

• Baseline watercourse characterisation and assessment of impacts from water company activities, flood risk management structures and other large infrastructure.
• Coordinate and review of Water Environment EIAR chapters for major infrastructure and flood management projects across the UK and Ireland.
• Develop, check, review and approve Biodiversity Net Gain assessments for watercourses and develop enhancement options.
• Develop concept solutions and designs for river restoration.
• Facilitate technical delivery of projects in liaison with contractors and regulators.
• Conduct and deliver field-based solutions including hydrological surveys and monitoring.
• Support and collaborate with multi‑disciplined catchment management teams.
• Ensure delivery of environmental deliverables and financial performance of projects.
• Work in collaboration with design to ensure overall integrity, governance and change management aligns with deliverables and milestones.
• Ensure compliance with H&S regulations, promoting a culture of caring throughout design and project delivery.

• Degree or MSc in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geography, or related discipline.
• Chartered or keen to achieve Chartered status.
• Track record in technical reviews, environmental assessments and programme management.
• Excellent understanding of key environmental legislation and policies.
• Broad fieldwork experience: collecting sediment samples, surveying river channels, and monitoring coastal erosion.
• GIS and remote sensing experience: mapping landforms, analysing LiDAR and satellite imagery.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and sediment transport analysis for river restoration and coastal projects.
• Demonstrable experience in coastal habitat creation and erosion control.

We value safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. Flexible working arrangements, well‑being benefits and a global giving and volunteering programme are available.

We are committed to inclusion and support employees through our Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and Find Your Community initiatives.

As a disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applications from disabled candidates and those needing flexible working.

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