Job Title: Coastal Geomorphologist
Salary: £(phone number removed)(dependent on experience)
Location: Portsmouth OR Haywards Heath
Type: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time, Hybrid
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a talented Coastal Geomorphologist to join their Geomorphology team. You will work on projects that:
Repair ecosystems by restoring natural processes
Promote a nature-based approach to climate mitigation
Build resilience for coastal communities
Address the triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change
Provide better places for people and nature
Apply principles to restore natural processesThe role involves geomorphology-related fieldwork, desk studies, and leading restoration and habitat creation projects. You will also support environmental compliance and collaborate with environmental and engineering teams to deliver projects in the UK and internationally.
About Our Client:
Our client is an established environmental and engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Ireland, and globally. Employee-owned and independent, they prioritise innovation, sustainability, and resilience to climate change. Staff development and wellbeing are central to their culture, with strong support for professional qualifications, flexible working, and community initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert coastal geomorphological advice to internal teams
Manage projects and small teams, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality
Undertake site visits for habitat restoration, creation, and coastal/estuarine change assessments
Conduct feasibility studies and baseline coastal process assessments
Analyse datasets, GIS, and modelling outputs
Write concise, high-quality reports and present findings at workshops and client meetings
Engage with internal and external stakeholders
Assist with tender submissions and manage specialist sub-contractors
Support projects both in the UK and internationally
What Our Client is Looking For:
Proven coastal geomorphology experience with an interest in water and the environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Well-organised, motivated, flexible, and able to work independently or in teams
Ability to mentor junior staff and take on additional responsibility as career progressesEssential Qualifications and Skills:
Geography or science-related degree (or equivalent)
Experience delivering work in a professional environment
Desire to achieve chartered status (ICE, CIWEM, CGeog) or already chartered
Understanding of process-based coastal geomorphology
Experience with multi-disciplinary design teams, site assessments, coastal modelling, sediment transport, erosion, GIS, and report writing
Project management experience
Full UK driving licenceDesirable Skills:
Tender preparation, policy development, environmental impact assessment, mentoring, and contract management
What Our Client Offers:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working options
Professional development support, training budget, and chartership guidance
Focus on mental health, wellbeing, and work-life balance
Employee-owned culture with direct profit-sharing
Social and community initiatives, including charitable projects and STEM outreach
Eligibility:
Open to applicants with relevant qualifications and experience. Candidates should be prepared to travel within the UK and Ireland and spend occasional nights away from home. 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, innovative consultancy. Successful candidates can develop technical expertise, take on project management responsibilities, and mentor junior staff while contributing to high-impact climate resilience projects.
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
