Outside of academia, careers for Geomorphologists can widely vary. In this space we want to provide you with profiles and information on how to pursue a career in ‘professional’ geomorphology.
In the UK, the primary focus is around three industries:
- Consultancy
- Regulatory and Government
- Third sector organisations
Examples of possible employers with Geomorphology based roles are provided below.
A Day in the Life of a....
As a SEPA Hydromorphologist you get the opportunity to influence policies related river management, work to produce better outcomes for the water environment through supporting the regulatory framework for the engineering work on water bodies, develop and support the delivery of Water Environment Fund restoration projects across Scotland, and research new and innovative ways to protect, manage and retore the Scottish Environment for generations to come.
Read the full profile here, covering a typical day, what happens in the office and what happens out on site.
Where to find jobs in Geomomorphology…
Employment openings come and go – but keep and eye out on some of these for employers with roles associated with Geomorphology:
- Environment Agency
- River Trusts
- Environmental Consultancies (e.g. WSP, Jacobs, Mott MacDonald …)
*Please note the job adverts are example suggestions to support those looking for careers in Geomorphology. The links provided are not sponsored or exhaustive, the BSG do not get involved in recruitment. If you are an employer with employment openings for Geomorphologists, feel free to reach out.