Assistant Soil Science Consultant​/Soil Science Consultant

Overview

Assistant Soil Science Consultant / Soil Science Consultant at WSP in the UK & Ireland. The role involves supporting the growth of the soil team within the Ground & Water service line of the Earth & Environment business. The position is office- and site-based with a roughly 50/50 split between site and office work, flexible location, and a mix of remote and in-person collaboration.

• Undertake fieldwork/site visits and support the production of written reports for Agricultural Land Classification (ALC), Soil Resource Assessments, and tailored assessments for Environmental Statements.
• Work with our Nature Advisory and Landscape teams to support Landscape and Ecological Management Plans.
• Manage data to support technical reporting; provide advice and support to colleagues; liaise with clients, landowners, contractors, statutory authorities and third parties.
• Assist in the growth of the soils team, collaborating with colleagues across Ground & Water, Nature Advisory, Landscape, Environmental Planning, and Sustainability Policy & Compliance.
• Support bidding, project delivery, and financial management for projects with appropriate supervision.

• Degree level qualification in Soil Science, or similar (physical geology, environmental science) with 3–5 years of relevant practical experience.
• Experience in completing Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) surveys, Soil Resource Surveys and site supervision during construction works (ideally to BSSS competency standards).
• Strong health & safety awareness for site work.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with a geographically dispersed team.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Registered with a relevant professional body (e.g. British Society of Soil Science).
• Working knowledge of UK environmental legislation, implications of construction projects on agricultural land, and UK agricultural practices and business issues (desirable).
• Working knowledge of applied GIS; full driving license; enjoyment of outdoor work.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our global team of professionals is committed to creating positive, long-lasting impacts in communities through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (two days remotely, with opportunities to collaborate in offices across the UK).
• Inclusivity and belonging initiatives, flexible working arrangements, and support for wellbeing.
• Development opportunities, mentoring, and potential for Chartership.

EEO statement: We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments as needed.