Soil Science Associate Director — Lead & Grow Team

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Gymflex scheme

Virtual GP service

Thrive wellbeing programme

Disability confident employer

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Associate Director / technical Director Soil Scientist to lead our growing soils team within Ground & Water. You will shape soil strategy, oversee delivery on ALC, Soil Resource Assessment, and bespoke Environmental Statements, and work with colleagues across Ground & Water, Nature Advisory and Sustainability Policy.

The role offers hybrid working across the UK with travel to offices and client sites, and opportunities for Chartership and professional development

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Soil Science, or similar (physical geology, environmental science) with 10+ years relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience in consultancy and a strong understanding of the relevant policies and guidance.
• Experience leading and growing a team.
• A thorough grounding in H&S procedures (including CDM).
• Experience of liaising with internal and external clients, contractors, planning authorities and stakeholders.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication and written skills.
• Registered with a relevant professional body (e.g. British Society Soil Science) and ideally chartered.
• A current working knowledge of UK environmental legislation, the implications of construction projects on agricultural land and an understanding of UK agricultural practice and business issues.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and taking ownership and accountability of the delivery of a strategy.

Responsibilities

• Leading the soil team and expanding capabilities with commercial awareness.
• Developing soil strategy and leading implementation (ALC, Soil Resource Assessment, environmental statements).
• Collaborating with Ground & Water, Nature Advisory, Landscape, Environmental Planning and Sustainability Policy teams.

Skills

Soil Science

Project leadership

UK environmental policy

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Soil Science or similar

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Associate Director / technical Director Soil Scientist to lead our growing soils team within Ground & Water. You will shape soil strategy, oversee delivery on ALC, Soil Resource Assessment, and bespoke Environmental Statements, and work with colleagues across Ground & Water, Nature Advisory and Sustainability Policy.

The role offers hybrid working across the UK with travel to offices and client sites, and opportunities for Chartership and professional development