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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.
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.
Your new role, whats involved?
* Taking ownership of aspects of our hydromorphology growth strategy and making a positive contribution to its implementation
* Undertaking fluvial geomorphology assessments for a diverse project portfolio
* Providing technical support and mentoring to junior staff
* Contributing to the development and delivery of internal training material for fluvial geomorphology and watercourse BNG
* Leading on and assisting in writing of proposals for our wide client-base
* Undertaking and/or leading on WFD and BNG watercourse assessments
* Identifying enhancement solutions and contributing to river enhancement and restoration design
* Working collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary teams across the business
* Developing innovation tools for hydromorphology
* Contributing to business development for our hydromorphology service line
* Producing high quality reports, as well as experience in scheduling and budget management responsibilities.
* Mentoring, coaching, and supporting junior staff.
* Networking across the wider UK consultancy business.
Wed Love To Hear From You If You Have
* Strong professional experience and track record in fluvial geomorphology and WFD.
* Experience of technical lead for a range of projects.
* 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) desirable;
* WFD; and
* Fluvial audit.
* Full membership of CIWEM, CIEEM, RGS and ideally chartered for this grade.
Whats In It For You
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important whether thats for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. 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 appreciate that development and training is important to you and thats why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether thats chartership, training or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
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.
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