Senior/Principal Soil Scientist — ALC & Sustainable Soils

AtkinsRéalis Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior/Principal Soil Scientist to join our Sustainable Land and Resource Management team in the UK. You will lead ALC surveys, advise on soil resource management and engage with clients on multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.

You will work across office and field environments, collaborating with engineers, planners and environmental scientists, mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development. Hybrid working and UK travel are common.

Qualifications

• Degree in soil science, geology or environmental science.
• Post-graduate experience in soil assessment and interpretation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK.
• Chartered status preferred or able to work towards it with support.
• Experience in ALC and soil handling plans is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of ALC and soil surveys.
• Support client work development, proposals and bids.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers and planners.
• Mentor junior staff and support CPD.
• Maintain health and safety on site.
• Develop own competence and CPD with company support.

Skills

Soil surveys

ALC

Project management

Client development

CPD support

Education

Soil science degree

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior/Principal Soil Scientist to join our Sustainable Land and Resource Management team in the UK. You will lead ALC surveys, advise on soil resource management and engage with clients on multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.

You will work across office and field environments, collaborating with engineers, planners and environmental scientists, mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development. Hybrid working and UK travel are common.