Fluvial Geomorphologist - Associate Director / Associate / Principal Consultant

Job Description

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WSP is seeking an Associate Director / Associate / Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist /Hydromorphologist within the Catchment Science team with specialisms in fluvial geomorphology, Water Framework Directive (WFD), natural flood management (NFM), nature-based solutions (NbS), weir removal, river and catchment enhancement, and biodiversity net gain (BNG) for watercourses. You will play a key role in delivering our growth strategy for Hydromorphology and provide mentoring and technical support to our growing team. This is an exciting career opportunity where you can shape your role to align your strengths to our growth strategy.

WSP has one of the largest pool of fluvial geomorphology, WFD, and watercourse biodiversity technical specialists in UK consultancy. Sitting within our Hydromorphology Service area within the Catchment Science team in Sustainable Water Management, you will be working with a dedicated team of technical specialists in fluvial geomorphology, biodiversity, and water management. In addition, we work collaboratively across the business, including with our Aquatic Ecology, Groundwater, Nature Advisory, Environmental Impact Assessment, and other service lines. We provide technical expertise on complex projects across a diverse range of sectors. Our UK and international markets are diverse and include low carbon and hydrogen, transport, water renewables, river, and habitat restoration, nuclear, power, waste, minerals, and property.

This is a fantastic opportunity for career development within our Hydromorphology Team where you can make a real contribution to the future direction and growth of this service line. Our Hydromorphology Team covers both freshwater, transitional, and coastal geomorphology with clients in both the public and private sectors. BNG and NbS is a big growth area for the team, therefore there is scope to drive forward the Biodiversity specialism for Rivers and Streams and make a positive contribution to our growth agenda. We are also on a new framework for river restoration, which has the potential for hands-on geomorphological input and influence for sustainable river management and renaturalisation.

We pride ourselves in operating at the leading edge of professional practice, with a reputation for innovation and technical excellence. You will enjoy the benefits of working within a caring 'people first' team which champions WSP's commitments to diversity, inclusion, and equality. Therefore, we are also open to flexible working and reduced working hours for the right candidate.

You will

• Take ownership of aspects of our hydromorphology growth strategy and making a positive contribution to its implementation
• Undertake fluvial geomorphology assessments for a diverse project portfolio
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior staff
• Contribute to the development and delivery of internal training material for fluvial geomorphology and watercourse BNG
• Lead and assist in writing of proposals for our wide client-base
• Undertake and/or lead on WFD and BNG watercourse assessments
• Identify enhancement solutions and contributing to river enhancement and restoration design
• Work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary teams across the business
• Develop innovation tools for hydromorphology
• Contribute to business development for our hydromorphology service line
• Produce high quality reports, as well as experience in scheduling and budget management responsibilities.
• Mentor, coach, and support junior staff. We are passionate about continual professional development and look to our senior staff to provide on the job coaching, mentoring and support to ensure our team members grow and develop to achieve their aspirations and meet our client needs.
• Network across the wider UK consultancy business, developing relationships with team members in other technical disciplines in the pursuit of enhancing our offer to the market and in striving to continually innovate approaches, techniques, and solutions for our clients.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

The role requires excellent reporting and communications skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team, seeking technical input from other disciplines to deliver carefully considered solutions and to produce high quality work. The required skills and qualifications include:

• Strong professional experience and track record in fluvial geomorphology and WFD, including field survey planning, leading and coordinating large projects, and managing a dispersed team of surveyors.
• Experience of technical lead for a range of projects, including project/task management, financial management and delivery of high-quality written reports.
• Relevant degree (BSc or MSc) in environmental science/geography
• Knowledge of UK and European legislation in relation to the water environment and biodiversity.
• Project management experience including management of subcontractors and associates.
• Experience in undertaking WFD assessments.
• Detailed specialist knowledge of one, or more, of the following would be advantageous:
  • River channel design;
  • Sediment sampling and analysis;
  • GIS skills;
  • BNG River Condition Assessment (RCA) and hold RCA accreditation desirable;
  • WFD; and
  • Fluvial audit.
• Full membership of CIWEM, CIEEM, RGS and ideally chartered for this grade but WSP will support and mentor candidates on their chartership journey.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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About Us

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.