Senior or Principal Soils Scientist/Consultant

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior or Principal Soils Consultant to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role involves leading soil and land use assessments for Environmental Impact Assessments, collaborating with diverse specialists, and mentoring junior staff. You will contribute to impactful projects addressing climate change and urbanization while promoting sustainable land use. If you are passionate about environmental management and want to make a difference in the world, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced soil scientist with EIA experience in consultancy.
• Knowledge of soil surveying and Agricultural Land Classification.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead soil and land use assessments for Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Coordinate soil and Agricultural Land Classification surveys.
• Manage projects' technical, quality, and safety performance.

Skills

EIA experience

Soil surveying

Agricultural Land Classification

Report writing

Project management

Consulting skills

Communication skills

Negotiating skills

Education

Degree in Soil Science or related field

Membership in British Society of Soil Science

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Senior or Principal Soils Scientist/Consultant, Bristol

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. With your expertise in environmental management, technical or sustainability, your work could 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, biodiversity loss, and large-scale events like floods and wildfires. Our goal is to protect natural resources and promote sustainable land use.

You will be instrumental in improving understanding and sustainable management of soils and land use change impacts for projects including energy, infrastructure, large-scale developments, and masterplanning. We promote 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:

1. Leading coordination and delivery of soil and land use assessments for Environmental Impact Assessments.
2. Coordinating and leading soil and Agricultural Land Classification surveys.
3. Undertaking work to high standards and reviewing others' work.
4. Collaborating with the Soils Team, Impact Assessment Team, and related disciplines across the UK.
5. Managing projects or components, resource allocation, subcontractors, and quality assurance.
6. Supporting tender proposals and bids as part of a winning team.
7. Providing soils and land use advice to clients, project managers, and colleagues.
8. Engaging with stakeholders and consultees.
9. Developing clear reports and explaining outcomes to non-technical audiences.
10. Managing projects' technical, quality, commercial, and safety performance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experienced soil scientist with EIA experience, preferably in consultancy or multidisciplinary environments.
• Knowledge of soil surveying and Agricultural Land Classification.
• Member of the British Society of Soil Science, with chartership or working towards it.
• Understanding of EIA and planning processes related to soils and land use.
• Strong report writing, communication, and review skills.
• Experience in multidisciplinary projects, project management, and technical expertise.
• Consulting and negotiating skills with authorities and stakeholders.
• Commercial skills including forecasting, project management, and quality control.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Desirable: Knowledge of soil-related carbon accounting.