Graduate Soil Scientist

targetjobs UK; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Soil Scientist to work on diverse projects across the UK. The role involves conducting soil surveys, commissioning tests, and writing reports. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to travel. The company offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible, agile working

Qualifications

• Strong aptitude for hard work and excellent communication skills.
• Awareness of environmental issues and soils' role in the environment.
• Willingness to develop skills and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in a wide range of projects across various business sectors.
• Conducting soil surveys and commissioning soil tests.
• Writing interpretative reports and assisting team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Aptitude for hard work

Knowledge of field survey techniques

Education

Post graduate research or experience in soil science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

The Role

You will be involved in a wide range of projects across all our business sectors including energy, infrastructure, mineral extraction, forestry, residential and commercial development, and waste resource management.

• Working on site carrying out soil surveys.
• Commissioning soil tests with relevant laboratories.
• Processing samples to send to laboratories and receiving the results back.
• Managing data to support technical reporting.
• Writing interpretative reports including Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) reports, soil resource survey reports and soil management plans.
• Assisting more senior team members with the planning, organisation, and site work for soil surveys and site monitoring visits.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide soils input to multi-disciplinary projects.
• Liaising with clients, landowners, contractors, statutory authorities and third parties.
• Develop skills with a view of registration with a professional body if not already e.g. The Institution of Environmental Sciences or British Society Soil Science.

About Us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About You

Our projects are located throughout the UK. We therefore require a dedicated and enthusiastic Soil Scientist with a strong aptitude for hard work, excellent communication skills and a willingness to develop their skills and abilities within this busy team. The role will involve periods of lone-working and will require frequent travel throughout the UK.

Post graduate research or experience in soils science and a detailed knowledge of field survey techniques such as Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) is desirable although not essential as full training will be provided.

Additionally You Will Have

• Awareness of environmental issues and the role soils play in the environment
• Knowledge and experience of field survey techniques
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Willingness to travel to sites across the UK as and when required

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.