**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're 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 at AECOM. With 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're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** **Start here. Grow here.** Are you ready to lead a team of talented consultants and shape the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Environment team as a Principal or Associate Geomorphologist in one of our growing offices, as well as taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. In this role you will be responsible for high quality project delivery, planning, managing, modelling and designing sustainable geomorphology and river restoration schemes. We're at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. A selection of our current and recent projects includes: + Re-meandering the River Breamish, part of the River Till-Tweed SSSI and SAC in Northumberland. + Restoring meanders, floodplains and wet woodlands along Goldrill Beck, part of the River Eden Tributaries SSSI in the Lake District. + Re-meandering the River Eye SSSI in Leicestershire. + Restoring the River Lugg SSSI in Herefordshire. + Restoring Insh Marshes in the River Spey floodplain in the Scottish Highlands. + Analysis and planning of HMWB mitigation measures across the whole of Yorkshire and North East England. + Catchment planning for WFD objectives and Nature Recovery Networks nationally. + Informing multiple fish pass projects, including a number of weir removals such as on the Afon Dee, and bypasses. + Analysing flow and sediment impacts for water transfer Strategic Resource Options, including the River Tame, River Trent, River Humber, and Grand Union Canal. + Detailed geomorphological field surveys along the whole route of HS2 Phase 2a. + Detailed geomorphological field surveys across the United Utilities region. For more information on what we do see, visit the following link: https://publications.aecom.com/water/managing-flood-risk/ **Here’s what you’ll do:** + **Expertise** : You’ll bring your unique experience and share your expert knowledge on: Geomorphology / Hydromorphology, River and catchment restoration planning, Design and implementation, Hydraulic and geomorphological / sediment transport modelling, natural solutions and project management. + **Leadership:** Provide coaching to peers and junior team members to aid their development and strengthen our team knowledge. + **Collaborate:** Liaise closely with AECOM teams, internal and external clients/stakeholders. + **Quality:** Adhere towater environment legislation and best practices, sharing this information with colleagues and clients - with particular focuses on the UK, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and application of the Water Framework Directive. + **Growth:** Work Winning -Develop internal and external client relationships and business development opportunities. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! **Come grow with us.** Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 650 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 12 geomorphologists in your immediate team. Collaborate with top-tier water scientists, aquatic ecologists, engineers and other practice areas across the wider business to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. **Qualifications** **Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?** _Here’s what we’re looking for:_ + Chartered or approaching chartered status. + Environmental and/or engineering degree. + Experienced in project delivery from bid preparation to project management. + Experienced in technical delivery, particularly hydraulic and hydromorphological modelling techniques. + Understanding of legislative requirements and other drivers and ability to communicate with non-specialists. + Experience in people management, coordinating and liaising with clients. 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 ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! **Additional Information** Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn - Katie Scales. **About AECOM** AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10115667 **Business Line:** Water **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India **Career Area:** Science **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Legal Entity:** AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited