Geomorphologist

Jacobs Technology Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Edinburgh is looking for a Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist to join their Water Catchment Management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing watercourses, coordinating environmental impact assessments, and developing river restoration solutions. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or similar and relevant experience in environmental assessments. Full-time position with collaborative opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Track record in technical reviews and environmental assessments.
• Understanding of key environmental legislation and policies.
• Fieldwork experience in sediment collection and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Characterise watercourses and assess environmental impacts.
• Coordinate Water Environment EIAR chapters for projects.
• Develop solutions for river restoration.

Skills

Environmental Science

GIS

Remote sensing

Sediment sampling

Surveying river channels

Hydraulic analysis

Sediment transport analysis

Education

Degree/MSc in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geography

Job description

Jacobs – Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist

To support our ongoing business wins and future development aspirations, we are creating new career opportunities. In the role of Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist you will be an integral part of the continued success of our Water Catchment Management team in the UK.

Collaborating with our experienced market‑leading team of water specialists, hydrologists, geomorphologists and hydro‑geologists, you will support the delivery of complex solutions and projects throughout their lifecycle across a range of sectors/markets including water utilities, rivers, coastal, highways and energy.

Responsibilities

• 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 options for enhancements.
• Develop concept solutions and designs for river restoration.
• Facilitate the 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 the delivery of environmental deliverables and financial performance of projects.
• Work in collaboration with design to ensure overall integrity, governance and change management is in line with deliverables and milestones.
• Ensure compliance with H&S regulations, promoting a culture of caring is embedded throughout both the design and project delivery lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree/MSc qualified in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geography.
• Chartered status or keen to achieve Chartered status.
• A track record in the delivery of technical reviews, environmental assessments, and programme management.
• An 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.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic and sediment transport analysis for river restoration and coastal.
• Demonstrable experience of coastal habitat creation and erosion control.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting

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