Principal Peat, Soil Scientist

Jobtailor; Epsom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead peat survey projects and develop sustainable management strategies across UK infrastructure initiatives. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, prepare proposals and bids, and liaise with clients and regulators to deliver integrated services.

The role requires extensive peat knowledge, experience in EIA chapters, and strong mentoring abilities with travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant science subject (peat/soil science, geology, geography or environmental science).
• Experience undertaking peat surveys and preparing technical reports.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of peat surveys and develop sustainable management strategies.
• Support and lead client work development, prepare proposals and contribute to bids for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, subcontractors and internal disciplines.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, planners and other professionals to provide integrated services.
• Maintain professional relationships that secure repeat business.
• Comply with health and safety policies and review health and safety plans on sites.

Skills

Peat surveys

Peat management

Technical report writing

Client liaison

Stakeholder engagement

Chartered membership

EIA chapters writing

Peat classification

Soil sampling

Peat hydrology analysis

Health and safety compliance

Driving licence

Travel willingness

Security clearance willingness

Education

Degree in peat/soil science or environmental science

Job description

• Lead technical delivery of peat surveys and develop sustainable management strategies
• Support and lead client work development, prepare proposals and contribute to bids for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, regulators, subcontractors and internal disciplines
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, planners and other professionals to provide integrated services
• Maintain professional relationships that secure repeat business
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures, including preparing and reviewing health and safety plans and managing site health and safety
• Provide technical guidance, constructive support and mentoring to junior staff
• Develop own competence and maintain necessary CPD
• Deliver bespoke soil and peat management strategies for major infrastructure projects across the UK and globally
• Support projects involving natural capital and nature-based solutions
• Undertake office- and field-based work across development, transportation, water, defence and energy infrastructure markets

Requirements

• Degree qualified in a relevant science subject, such as peat or soil science, geology, geography or environmental science
• Relevant years of post-graduate experience
• Full or Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body; if not Chartered, expected to become chartered 6 to 12 months after joining with company support
• Proven track record of undertaking peat surveys, including recording accurate descriptions of peat landscapes, undertaking peat classification, collecting soil samples and classifying peat hydrology
• Detailed working knowledge and specialist understanding of peat management and restoration, including interpreting peat volumes
• Working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation, technical guidance, industry standards and best practice for peat assessment, protection and sustainable management
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, peat assessments, peat resource management plans, peat handling management plans and aftercare plans
• Experience writing EIA chapters desirable but not essential
• Experience with peat landslide risk assessments desirable but not essential
• Proven track record of providing advice on sustainable peat management during infrastructure development
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage and mentor staff, manage time, and work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and prepared to take on new challenges
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and work on short-term assignments
• Potential requirement to obtain relevant security clearance, including possible proof of 5 years or longer UK residency

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in peat management and restoration, with a strong background in conducting peat surveys and developing sustainable management strategies. Capable of providing technical guidance and mentoring while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Peat Survey Execution
• Peat Management and Restoration
• Technical Report Preparation
• Client Liaison and Stakeholder Engagement
• Chartered Membership in Relevant Professional Body

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Peat Classification
• Soil Sampling
• Peat Hydrology Analysis
• EIA Chapter Writing
• Peat Landslide Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Team Management
• Time Management
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Degree in Relevant Science Subject
• Full or Chartered Membership of Relevant Professional Body

Industry Keywords

• Sustainable Management Strategies
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Natural Capital Solutions
• Infrastructure Development
• Environmental Science