Senior/Principal River Restoration Specialist

AECOM; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to help us shape the future of the water industry?

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Environment team as a Principal River Restoration Specialist in one of our rapidly growing UK offices, as well as taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

At AECOM, we're at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. These include Defra, Environment Agency, Natural England, UK & Ireland water companies, river and wildlife trusts, and opportunities for international geomorphology work including a rapidly growing presence in New Zealand.

In this role, you will bring expert knowledge of river restoration design and implementation; geomorphology; river modelling (environmental hydraulics and sediment transport); natural solutions; and project management. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• River restoration: Planning, surveying, modelling, design and supervision of river, floodplain, wetland and catchment restoration, from quick win natural solutions to large scale re-meandering schemes.
• River modelling: Expertise in a range of modelling techniques including HEC-RAS 2D and Sediment Transport modules and equivalent packages.
• Collaborate: Liaise closely with AECOM teams, internal and external clients/stakeholders, and provide coaching to peers and junior team members to aid their development and strengthen our team capabilities.
• Quality: Adhere to water environment legislation and best practices, sharing this information with colleagues and clients - with particular focuses on the UK, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland application of the Water Framework Directive.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• Proven track record of successful delivery in river, floodplain and wetland restoration.
• Extensive experience in river modelling.
• Detailed understanding of legislative requirements and other drivers, and the ability to communicate with and influence non-specialists.
• Experience in people and project management, and liaising with clients.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn - Katie Scales.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.