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Principal River Restoration Specialist

AECOM, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Principal River Restoration Specialist

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AECOM, Basingstoke, Hampshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 21 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e995ca4b3ea54aaabfe79af46d60c9a5

Full Job Description

  • 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! Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 660 experts across the UK & Ireland, with 50 water environment specialists including 10 geomorphologists. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget about the perks! You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

    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 .

    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., 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., Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!, 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. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. 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. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

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