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