Principal Geomorphologist

Jacobs; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist to support their Water Catchment Management team in the UK. This role involves conducting environmental assessments, coordinating major project chapters, and developing river restoration solutions. Candidates should possess a degree in Environmental Science or related fields and demonstrate strong skills in fieldwork and environmental legislation. Flexibility with hybrid working arrangements is provided.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Global volunteering programmes

Qualifications

• Chartered status or is keen to achieve it.
• Track record in delivering technical reviews and environmental assessments.
• Experience in coastal habitat creation and erosion control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct baseline watercourse characterisation and assess impacts from activities.
• Coordinate Water Environment EIAR chapters for major infrastructure projects.
• Develop concept solutions and designs for river restoration.

Skills

Environmental legislation understanding

Fieldwork experience

GIS and remote sensing experience

Hydraulic and sediment transport analysis

Education

Degree/MSc in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geography

Job description

Market Water

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.

Your impact

To support our ongoing business wins and future development aspirations, we have created a number of 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 covering 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 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, 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: river restoration and coastal.
• Demonstrable experience of coastal habitat creation and erosion control.

Join Jacobs

Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. Our core values—safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging—guide everything. We put people at the centre of our business and believe a culture of caring leads to collective success. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees, and we’re committed to flexible working arrangements, well‑being benefits, and global giving and volunteering programmes. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals—all at a single global company.

Your application experience

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their 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 recruitment team.