Consultant / Senior River Restoration & Fluvial Geomorphology Consultant
6 days ago
Torquay
Fishtek is a specialist environmental and engineering consultancy delivering process-led river restoration, fish passage and freshwater habitat projects across the UK and internationally. Our multidisciplinary team of geomorphologists, engineers, fisheries scientists and ecologists work together to develop practical, evidence-based solutions that restore natural river function while addressing biodiversity, flood risk and infrastructure challenges. We work across the full project lifecycle — from feasibility and options appraisal through to design, permitting and construction support — delivering projects that create measurable environmental improvement. We are seeking a Consultant or Senior Consultant with experience in fluvial geomorphology, river restoration or hydromorphology to join our growing team. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Dartington, Devon, although flexible working arrangements and alternative locations may be considered for the right candidate. You will contribute to a wide range of river restoration, fish passage and habitat enhancement projects, helping to develop practical, process-led solutions from concept through to delivery. The role offers the opportunity to combine fieldwork, geomorphological assessment, spatial analysis, restoration design and collaborative project delivery within a highly multidisciplinary environment. You will play an active role in shaping restoration strategies and developing technically robust, deliverable solutions alongside engineers, fisheries scientists, ecologists and hydraulic modellers. • Undertake geomorphological and hydromorphological assessments, • Conduct field surveys, geomorphological mapping and sediment assessments, • Analyse spatial datasets including LiDAR, GIS and topographic survey information, • Develop river restoration and habitat enhancement strategies, • Support the design and delivery of fish passage solutions, • Prepare technical reports, restoration concepts and design documentation, • Work collaboratively with engineers, ecologists and hydraulic modellers, • Liaise with clients, regulators and stakeholders, • Contribute to project delivery, construction support and adaptive implementation, • Support business development, tender preparation and technical proposals, • Process-led river restoration and naturalisation schemes, • Floodplain reconnection and wetland creation, • Fish passage and river connectivity improvements, including rock ramps, bypass channels and barrier removal, • Sediment continuity and channel process assessments, • Natural Flood Management (NFM) and catchment-scale restoration, • Geomorphological support for Water Framework Directive (WFD) objectives and environmental permitting, • Feasibility studies and multidisciplinary options appraisals, • Construction support and adaptive restoration delivery on site Fishtek delivers projects for a wide range of clients including the Environment Agency, Rivers Trusts, Wildlife Trusts, local authorities, water companies and private landowners. • Strong understanding of fluvial geomorphology, sediment processes and river system dynamics, • Experience undertaking river surveys, fieldwork and geomorphological assessments, • Proficiency in GIS and spatial data analysis, • Strong technical writing and communication skills, • Ability to develop practical and deliverable restoration solutions, • Understanding of relevant environmental regulations, policy and best practice, • Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams #J-18808-Ljbffr