Geomorphologist

Jacobs Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes and cutting‑edge manufacturing. Our Water Catchment Management team is looking for a Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist to support ongoing business wins and future development aspirations. The role is integral to the team, delivering complex solutions across water utilities, rivers, coastal, highways and energy sectors.

• Baseline watercourse characterisation and assessment of impacts from water company activities, flood risk management structures and large infrastructure.
• Coordinate and review 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 develop options for enhancements.
• Create conceptual 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 delivery of environmental deliverables and financial performance of projects.
• Work with design teams to ensure governance, change management and milestones align with deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with H&S regulations, promoting a culture of caring throughout project delivery.

• Degree/MSc in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geography or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or willing to achieve Chartered status.
• Demonstrated experience in 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 projects.
• Experience in coastal habitat creation and erosion control.

Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. We value safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging, and put people at the heart of our business. You’ll enjoy flexible working arrangements, well‑being benefits, global giving and volunteering programs, and opportunities to maximize your potential in a supportive environment.

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

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