Geomorphologist

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Environmental Consultant to oversee watercourse assessments and coordinate EIAR chapters. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Environmental Science or related fields and has experience in delivering environmental assessments. This role offers flexibility through a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Well-being benefits

Global giving and volunteering programs

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree/MSc qualified in Environmental Science, Earth Science or Geography.
• Chartered or keen to achieve Chartered status.
• A track record in the delivery of technical reviews and environmental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Baseline watercourse characterisation and assessment of impacts.
• Coordinate Water Environment EIAR chapters for major projects.
• Develop and approve Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.

Skills

Environmental assessments

Fieldwork experience

GIS and remote sensing

Hydraulic analysis

Sediment transport analysis

Education

Degree/MSc in Environmental Science, Earth Science or Geography

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

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 developing 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 the 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 or Geography.
• Chartered 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 projects.
• Demonstrable experience of coastal habitat creation and erosion control.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

We are a disability‑confident employer. We will interview disabled candidates who meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.