Soil Scientist — Field & Data Specialist (Hybrid)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Training and professional development

WSP My Hour

Job summary

WSP is seeking a soil scientist to join our Ground & Water team within Earth & Environment. The role blends office work with field surveys across the UK, supporting ALC assessments, soil resource surveys and EIAs for construction projects.

You will collaborate with colleagues across Ground & Water, Nature Advisory, Landscape, Environmental Planning and Sustainability to deliver high‑quality outputs and gain cross‑disciplinary experience, with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in soil surveys, ALC assessments, soil resource surveys and EIAs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to UK sites and work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation and soils in development projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct soil surveys, ALC surveys and soil resource assessments – fieldwork, sampling and data collection.
• Assist in preparing technical reports and project deliverables for planning, EIA and construction projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop understanding of soil science and environmental assessment processes.

Skills

Field surveys

Data collection

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Degree in Soil Science or related discipline

Tools

GIS

Job description

WSP is seeking a soil scientist to join our Ground & Water team within Earth & Environment. The role blends office work with field surveys across the UK, supporting ALC assessments, soil resource surveys and EIAs for construction projects.

You will collaborate with colleagues across Ground & Water, Nature Advisory, Landscape, Environmental Planning and Sustainability to deliver high‑quality outputs and gain cross‑disciplinary experience, with hybrid working options.