Senior or Principal Soils Scientist/Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior or Principal Soils Consultant to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role involves leading Environmental Impact Assessments and collaborating with diverse specialists to tackle complex environmental challenges. You will be instrumental in enhancing sustainable land management practices while mentoring junior team members. If you have a passion for environmental science and a track record in project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving quality of life and addressing climate change.

Qualifications

• Experienced soil scientist with EIA experience in consultancy.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead soil and land use assessments for Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Manage projects, resources, and subcontractors effectively.

Skills

Soil Science

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Membership of the British Society of Soil Science

Chartership Status

Tools

Soil Surveying Techniques

Agricultural Land Classification

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

As part of a growing and agile business, our Soils and Sustainable Land Management team is looking for a Senior or Principal Soils Consultant with a broad range of EIA experience. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects, lead and coordinate topic-specific input to Environmental Impact Assessments and related deliverables, work closely with clients, develop new areas of business, and mentor others in the team.

As part of our Environmental team, you'll help improve quality of life. Your expertise in environmental management, technical skills, or sustainability can involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality, or noise, in some of the world's busiest and most beautiful locations.

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources while powering our world for future generations. We are addressing climate change, urbanization, and biodiversity loss, and managing large-scale events like floods and wildfires. Your role will be instrumental in enhancing understanding and sustainable management of soils and land use impacts for projects including energy, infrastructure, development schemes, and public realm projects.

Our focus is on technical excellence, digital innovation, and a collaborative environment. You will play a key role in delivering major multidisciplinary projects.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Leading soil and land use assessments for Environmental Impact Assessments
• Coordinating soil and Agricultural Land Classification surveys
• Producing high-quality work and reviewing others'
• Collaborating with internal teams and across disciplines
• Managing projects, resources, and subcontractors
• Supporting tender proposals and bids
• Providing expert advice to clients and colleagues
• Engaging with stakeholders and consultees
• Developing clear, accessible reports
• Overseeing project performance in technical, quality, commercial, and safety aspects

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experienced soil scientist with EIA experience, preferably in a consultancy or multidisciplinary setting
• Knowledge of soil surveying and Agricultural Land Classification
• Membership of the British Society of Soil Science and chartership status or working towards it
• Understanding of EIA and planning processes related to soils
• Strong communication and review skills
• Experience in project management and multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Experience with planning authorities and stakeholder engagement
• Commercial acumen, including forecasting and quality assurance
• Valid UK driving license
• Desired: Knowledge of carbon accounting related to soils and land use