Coastal Geomorphologist

Job Title: Coastal Geomorphologist
Salary: £35,000 to £50,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Portsmouth or Haywards Heath – Hybrid Working
Type: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time

About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Coastal Geomorphologist to join their specialist Geomorphology team. You will work on projects focused on restoring natural coastal processes, enhancing ecosystem resilience, and addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

The role includes a mix of fieldwork, desk-based studies, and project delivery, supporting habitat creation, restoration schemes, and environmental compliance. You will collaborate closely with environmental and engineering teams to deliver projects across the UK and internationally.

About Our Client:
Our client is an established, employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. Independent and values-led, they place innovation, sustainability, and climate resilience at the heart of their work. Staff wellbeing, professional development, and flexible working are core to their culture.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert coastal geomorphology advice to internal project teams
Manage projects and small teams, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality
Undertake site visits for habitat restoration, creation, and coastal/estuarine change assessments
Carry out feasibility studies and baseline coastal process assessments
Analyse datasets, GIS information, and modelling outputs
Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and present findings at meetings and workshops
Engage with internal and external stakeholders
Support tender submissions and manage specialist sub-contractors
Contribute to projects in the UK and internationally
What Our Client is Looking For:
Proven experience in coastal geomorphology with a strong interest in water and the environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Well-organised, motivated, and flexible approach to work
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Willingness to mentor junior staff as experience develops
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
Degree in Geography or a relevant science-related subject (or equivalent)
Experience delivering work in a professional consultancy or similar environment
Understanding of process-based coastal geomorphology
Experience with coastal modelling, sediment transport, erosion, GIS, and report writing
Project management experience
Desire to achieve chartered status (ICE, CIWEM, CGeog) or already chartered
Full UK driving licence
Desirable Skills:

Tender preparation and contract management
Environmental Impact Assessment experience
Policy development and mentoring experience
What Our Client Offers:
Competitive salary (£35,000-£50,000)
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Professional development support and chartership guidance
Strong focus on wellbeing, mental health, and work-life balance
Employee-owned structure with profit-sharing
Social, community, and STEM outreach initiatives
Eligibility:
Right to work in the UK
Willingness to travel within the UK and Ireland, with occasional overnight stays
Part-time, flexible working, and career-break returners encouraged to apply
Opportunity for Growth:
This role offers a clear pathway for career progression within a multidisciplinary consultancy. You will develop technical expertise, take on increasing project responsibility, and mentor junior staff while contributing to high-impact climate resilience and nature-based solutions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.