Geomorphologist/Hydromorphologist

RSK Group Limited; Redhill, Bradford-on-Avon, Birmingham, Chester, Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the environmental services sector is seeking a skilled Geomorphologist/Hydromorphologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing geomorphology surveys, contributing to river restoration projects, and ensuring compliance with environmental assessments. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive culture, offering flexible working arrangements, and empowering employees to grow professionally. Join a team that values innovation and sustainability, and be part of impactful projects that enhance water management and environmental quality for communities across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Buy annual leave

9 day fortnight agreement

Varying pension contributions

Options for private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experienced environmental professional with a degree and chartered membership.
• Strong background in fluvial geomorphology and water compliance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage geomorphology surveys and environmental assessments.
• Provide input for river restoration and flood risk management projects.
• Mentor junior team members and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Fluvial Geomorphology

Hydromorphology

Water Framework Compliance Assessments

Catchment Management

Analytical Tools and Models

River Restoration Design

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Environmental Related Degree

Chartered Membership (CIWEM, IES, IEMA)

Job description

Binnies are recruiting experienced Geomorphologist/Hydromorphologists into our growing multi-disciplinary Environmental Services team. Binnies is a world-leader in the Water and Flood Risk Management sector delivering exciting projects for clients including the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Local Authorities and Water Utility Companies. Our team also works on other large infrastructure projects across sectors such as transport and renewable power. Our Catchment Management and Natural Capital teams are able to apply the full range of modelling tools and techniques available for evaluating catchment interventions and their impacts on water resources and water quality.

This role would support our growing portfolio of water and catchment work where we are developing and testing innovative approaches to catchment management, and Solutions By Nature; a joint venture providing nature-based solutions via blue-green infrastructure to the water industry.

We are happy to welcome you into one of our offices in Redhill, Bradford on Avon, Swansea, Birmingham or Chester but we are open to candidates from across the country and can discuss flexible working.

We are a close team and have active Environmental Communities of Practice, including for our Water and Catchments professionals. Binnies pride ourselves on being at the forefront of environmental best practice and innovation and our environmental consultants are empowered to work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams and shape projects to deliver smarter and more sustainable solutions. Binnies hold the IEMA EIA Quality Mark which is a benchmark of our high standards in EIA delivery and is also a registered Ecological (CIEEM) and Landscape Practice (Landscape Institute).

About the Role:

• Managing and undertaking geomorphology surveys, including walkovers, fluvial audits and site-specific surveys
• Production and review of Water Framework Directive Compliance Assessments to support environmental assessments
• Providing input to designs for river restoration, Integrated Constructed Wetlands and Natural Flood Risk Management projects
• Input into Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) projects
• Advice on implications for the water environment from engineering designs, as well as development of mitigation and enhancement opportunities
• Providing input to bids and proposals
• Liaising with project teams, clients, stakeholders and the public as required
• Providing a mentoring/supervisory role to more junior members of our team.

About You:

The role is suitable for an experienced environmental professional with full professional membership (such as CIWEM, IES or IEMA). You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

• An environmental related degree
• Chartered with a relevant institute
• Background in fluvial geomorphology/hydromorphology
• Sound understanding of Water Framework Compliance Assessments
• Experience of catchment management planning/schemes/projects, working with inter-disciplinary teams
• Have an ability to understand and apply analytical tools and models and manage data
• Experience of river restoration/wetland design
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Would you like to work in a business where you feel empowered to grow? Where there is no place for criticism or discrimination? A place where people are mindful and respectful? If so, then Binnies is the place for you.

We have a strong ‘ENGAGED’ culture that runs through everything we do. Evolved over 100 years, we have a culture of caring, where our employee’s wellbeing and work-life balance are priorities, in fact we have industry leading flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive working environment, where a diverse workforce is supported to grow and develop.

Benefits :

• Flexible working (part time available, remote working)
• Flexible benefits e.g. buy annual leave, 9 day fortnight agreement, varying pension contributions, options for private healthcare

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?