Water jobs in United Kingdom

Jacobs – Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist

• 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 the 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 throughout both the design and project delivery lifecycle.

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in Environmental Science, Earth Science or Geography.
• Chartered status or Keen to achieve Chartered status.
• Track record in the delivery of 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.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic and sediment transport analysis for river restoration and coastal scenarios.
• Demonstrable experience of coastal habitat creation and erosion control.

Jacobs values safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. Flexible working arrangements, well‑being benefits, global giving and volunteering programmes, and a hybrid working policy are available.

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