Geomorphologist/Hydromorphologist

Binnies; Wetherden; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Remote working

Private healthcare

Income protection

Annual leave purchase

Cycle to work

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Binnies is seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead geomorphology surveys, produce WFD compliance assessments, and drive river restoration and NFM projects. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality environmental solutions.

The role emphasizes data management, analytical tools, and strong communication. Driving licence and chartered status are required, with flexible, hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• An environmental related degree is required.
• Chartered status with a relevant institute is required.
• Experience in fluvial geomorphology/hydromorphology is essential.
• Understanding of WFD Compliance Assessments is essential.
• Experience of catchment management and working with inter-disciplinary teams is required.
• Ability to understand and apply analytical tools and models and manage data.
• Experience of river restoration/wetland design is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication is essential.
• Hold a full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead geomorphology surveys including walkovers and site-specific assessments.
• Prepare and review Water Framework Directive compliance assessments to support environmental studies.
• Lead river restoration design development, catchment studies, and NFM projects.
• Support Biodiversity Net Gain assessments with baseline surveys and reporting.
• Lead the design and delivery of WINEP projects.
• Advise on water environment implications for engineering designs and mitigation opportunities.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, stakeholders and the public.
• Act as technical lead and communicate progress to the PM team.
• Contribute to bidding and procurement activities.
• Line management responsibilities may be required.

Skills

Fluvial geomorphology

WFD assessments

Catchment management

Data analysis

River restoration

Written & oral communication

UK driving licence

Chartered status

Education

Environmental degree

Tools

Analytical tools & models

Job description

About the Role

• Leading on geomorphology surveys, including walkovers, fluvial audits and site-specific surveys
• Production and review of Water Framework Directive Compliance Assessments to support environmental assessments.
• Leading on river restoration design development catchment studies and Natural Flood Risk Management projects.
• Support the watercourse element of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, including baseline surveys, baseline and post-intervention metric calculations, reporting and habitat management and monitoring plans.
• Lead on the design and delivery of Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) projects.
• Advise on implications for the water environment from engineering designs, as well as development of mitigation and enhancement opportunities
• Liaising with project teams, clients, stakeholders and the public as required
• Act as a technical lead on projects, disseminating technical progress of projects to the PM team.
• Contribution to bidding and procuring work.
• Line management responsibilities may be required.

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 status with a relevant institute.
• Background in fluvial geomorphology/hydromorphology
• Understanding of Water Environment Regulation (WFD) Compliance Assessments
• Experience of catchment management and 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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
• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Why join us

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.

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.

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.

Sectors

• Environment
  • We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.
• Water
  • We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.

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