Senior / Principal / Associate Soil Scientist

We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Senior, Principal or Associate Soil Scientist (depending on experience) to join our Sustainable Land and Resource Management team in the UK to manage project delivery and drive technical delivery and business development.

We are seeking an individual with a strong technical background and experience in agricultural soil assessment and management, with a focus on Agricultural Land Classification and sustainable management of soils on infrastructure projects and construction sites. The successful applicant will  be an important part of an innovative and technically excellent team helping deliver major projects. As a member of our team, you will be involved in a range of predominantly office based work, engaging with our experienced staff to deliver excellence to our clients, and will work closely with a wide range of other professionals to deliver holistic solutions to environmental and engineering problems. 

The Sustainable Land and Resource Practice is a well-established, award winning, multi-disciplinary, environmental and engineering practice with an extensive portfolio of regeneration and development projects and a highly skilled team winning numerous industry awards over the years. The Practice is growing our sustainable soil management and agricultural soil assessment capability, and the successful candidate will work across a range of exciting markets, including the development of Cities, Transportation, Water, Defence and Energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership on agricultural soils assessment and sustainable management of soils.
• Support and lead on client work development, preparation of proposals and input into bids for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Liaison with clients, stakeholders, regulators, sub-contractors and other internal disciplines.
• Work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships which will lead to and secure repeat business.
• Compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, including preparing and reviewing health and safety plans and managing health and safety on site.
• Provide technical guidance, constructive support and mentoring to junior staff and supporting their technical development.
• Developing own competence and maintain CPD necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, with support from the business on own training and development needs.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g. geology, environmental science and soil science).
• A minimum of 8 years relevant post-graduate experience.
• Full or Chartered Membership of relevant professional body such as the British Society of Soil Science. If not Chartered, we would expect the candidate, with our support, to become chartered 6 to 12 months after joining.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of undertaking soil surveys including recording accurate descriptions of soil profiles, undertaking hand texturing, collecting soil samples and interpretating soil chemical and physical analyses.
• Detailed working knowledge and specialist understanding of Agricultural Land Classification including interpretating soil properties and conditions.
• Working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of the relevant legislation, technical guidance, industry standards and best practice, especially in respect to agricultural soil assessment and the protection and sustainable management of soils.
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing technical reports including Agricultural Land Classification assessments, Soil Resources Plans, Soil Handling Management Plans and Aftercare Plans. Experience in writing EIA chapters is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of providing advice on earthworks related sustainable soils management and project management including managing project teams resulting in delivery to high standards.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to manage and mentor staff as well as managing time and work as part of a team as well as individual working.
• Flexible and prepared to take on new challenges.
• Full UK driving licence and the ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and work on short term assignments.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

"We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks."

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

"This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability."

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