{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a9cbc80db02e1038d9336413","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a9cbc80db02e1038d9336413","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a9cbc80db02e1038d9336413","title":"Principal/Associate River Engineer","description":"Job Description\nWe are looking for an experienced Principal/Associate River Engineer to join our fantastic UK Water Environment team. We work nationally and internationally with regulators, governments, water companies, river and wildlife trusts, estate managers and developers across all industries. Here, you will be responsible for high‑quality project delivery and engineering for nature schemes, working with a team through all stages of planning, managing, modelling, designing and supervising the construction of nature recovery, rewilding and river restoration schemes.\n\nWhat your new role will entail:\n\nEnvironmental engineering for nature recovery, nature restoration, re‑wilding, and geomorphology/hydromorphology schemes\n\nRiver and wetland restoration\n\nRiver and watercourse engineering, detailed design, compliance with CDM Regulations\n\nPreparing designs, design safety, work schedules and specifications for contractors\n\nSupervision of contractors and construction works\n\nProject management\n\nA selection of our current and recent projects includes:\n\nRe‑meandering detailed design and construction supervision for the River Breamish, part of the River Till‑Tweed SSSI and SAC in Northumberland.\n\nRe‑meandering detailed design and construction supervision for the River Eye SSSI in Leicestershire.\n\nNature recovery, river restoration and countryside management for large estates in Northumberland.\n\nWeir removals and fish passes across England, Wales and Scotland, including around internationally designated sites.\n\nRiver basin‑scale restoration planning for the Environment Agency and multiple water companies.\n\nProgrammes of WFD, BNG and MoRPh surveys for river restoration across the UK and Ireland.\n\nRiver management plans, river crossing designs, and landslide and flood hazard analysis in New Zealand.\n\nBeing part of the team;\n\nAll members of the Water Environment team take an active role in client contact and commercial aspects of our projects. Health, safety, and environmental considerations underpin all of our work.\n\nOur Water Environment team is multi‑disciplinary, with specialists in geomorphology, hydrology, hydro‑ecology, water quality and hydrogeology, comprising 60 surface water specialists and a further 25 hydrogeologists.\n\nQualifications\nHere’s what we’re looking for:\n\nDegree in a relevant subject (e.g., civil engineering).\n\nProven experience in river and waterway restoration, ensuring compliance with design standards.\n\nHighly experienced in project management and delivery.\n\nCDM and design safety leadership.\n\nExcellent communication, engagement and leadership skills with multi‑disciplinary technical teams, clients and stakeholders.\n\nAdditional Information\nWe 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 ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.\n\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"AECOM","rawCompany":"aeco","city":"Glasgow","state":"KY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:15:01.770Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"17-2081.00","title":"Environmental Engineers","slug":"environmental-engineers"},{"code":"17-2051.02","title":"Water/Wastewater Engineers","slug":"water-wastewater-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541620","title":"Environmental Consulting Services","slug":"environmental-consulting-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Principal/Associate River Engineer","description":"Job Description\nWe are looking for an experienced Principal/Associate River Engineer to join our fantastic UK Water Environment team. We work nationally and internationally with regulators, governments, water companies, river and wildlife trusts, estate managers and developers across all industries. Here, you will be responsible for high‑quality project delivery and engineering for nature schemes, working with a team through all stages of planning, managing, modelling, designing and supervising the construction of nature recovery, rewilding and river restoration schemes.\n\nWhat your new role will entail:\n\nEnvironmental engineering for nature recovery, nature restoration, re‑wilding, and geomorphology/hydromorphology schemes\n\nRiver and wetland restoration\n\nRiver and watercourse engineering, detailed design, compliance with CDM Regulations\n\nPreparing designs, design safety, work schedules and specifications for contractors\n\nSupervision of contractors and construction works\n\nProject management\n\nA selection of our current and recent projects includes:\n\nRe‑meandering detailed design and construction supervision for the River Breamish, part of the River Till‑Tweed SSSI and SAC in Northumberland.\n\nRe‑meandering detailed design and construction supervision for the River Eye SSSI in Leicestershire.\n\nNature recovery, river restoration and countryside management for large estates in Northumberland.\n\nWeir removals and fish passes across England, Wales and Scotland, including around internationally designated sites.\n\nRiver basin‑scale restoration planning for the Environment Agency and multiple water companies.\n\nProgrammes of WFD, BNG and MoRPh surveys for river restoration across the UK and Ireland.\n\nRiver management plans, river crossing designs, and landslide and flood hazard analysis in New Zealand.\n\nBeing part of the team;\n\nAll members of the Water Environment team take an active role in client contact and commercial aspects of our projects. 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