Graduate Soils Scientist — Impact-Driven Start

Arcadis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis invites graduates to join its two-year GROW Programme in the UK, blending client work with real projects from day one. You will build technical expertise in soils, environmental and planning projects while gaining business skills through cohort training.

From day one you’ll contribute deliverables, liaise with clients, and develop skills across soil science, environmental assessments, and project management within a global leader in sustainable design and consultancy.

Qualifications

• You will graduate in 2027 or have graduated in 2025 or 2026.
• Minimum 2:2 in a relevant master's or bachelor's degree.
• Arcadian skills: resilience, creativity, analytical thinking and teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in soil surveys, processing and analysing data.
• Assess impacts of land use change; write soil handling strategies.
• Develop habitat creation, restoration and translocation approaches.
• Work on environmental and planning projects including infrastructure and urban regeneration.

Skills

Resilience

Creativity

Analytical thinking

Team player

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Willing to travel

Full driving licence

Site-based working

Education

BSc/MSc in environmental topic with soil science

Job description

Arcadis invites graduates to join its two-year GROW Programme in the UK, blending client work with real projects from day one. You will build technical expertise in soils, environmental and planning projects while gaining business skills through cohort training.

From day one you’ll contribute deliverables, liaise with clients, and develop skills across soil science, environmental assessments, and project management within a global leader in sustainable design and consultancy.