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We have a rapidly growing fluvial geomorphology team providing our technical expertise to a diverse client and project-base and have an opportunity for a Senior or Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist to join our team. We are flexible on location and can offer a hybrid arrangement office and home working.

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• Fluvial geomorphology studies for a diverse project portfolio

• Supporting River Condition Assessment for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

• Conceptual design for river restoration schemes

• Water Framework Directive compliance assessments

• Supporting the fluvial geomorphology technical lead, taking the technical lead role and supporting technical development of team members

YOUR TEAM

• Our work is currently expanding rapidly into the exciting BNG for Rivers area where we are providing technical leadership in the delivery of the Rivers component of BNG

• Our current portfolio of geomorphology work includes:

• Fluvial audits to inform catchment management options to improve river form and function

• Hydroecological impact and river restoration projects for a range of clients, but with a particular focus on water companies

• Erosion risk assessments and monitoring on active dynamic rivers

• Geomorphology and WFD assessment of flood alleviation schemes and major infrastructure projects

• Exploring natural flood management and natural capital opportunities

• Channel design for river diversions

We provide our technical services to a wide range of clients including water, rail, highways, energy, Local Authority, aggregate, housing sectors.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. A relevant postgraduate degree would be desirable (e.g. geomorphology, environmental science, catchment management) plus relevant experience or PhD in geomorphology

• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution, or ability to demonstrate active pursual of chartership

• A proven track record of applied Fluvial Geomorphology, including demonstrable knowledge of river types, sediment dynamics, and hydraulics

• Excellent understanding of fluvial geomorphological processes

• Experience of the planning system and contribution to ES water chapters and WFD assessments

• Experience of project and budget management