Assistant Soil Science Consultant​/Soil Science Consultant

Overview

Assistant Soil Science Consultant / Soil Science Consultant s role is part of the Ground & Water team within the Earth & Environment business. The position involves a mix of office and site work with significant field activities throughout the year. Location is flexible, with a roughly 50/50 split between site and office work and travel to WSP offices for team and client meetings.

• Undertake soil surveys and assist in the production of reports for Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and other environmental assessments with the wider environmental teams.
• Support project delivery across the UK, including data management, survey coordination and risk assessment for site works.
• Assist in producing written reports for Agricultural Land Classification (ALC), Soil Resource Assessments, and tailored assessments for Environmental Statements; support Landscape and Ecological Management Plans with our Nature Advisory and Landscape teams.
• Manage data to support technical reporting; provide advice and support to colleagues; liaise with clients, landowners, contractors, statutory authorities and third parties.

• Degree-level qualification in Soil Science, or a related field (e.g., physical geology, environmental science) with 3–5 years of relevant practical experience.
• Experience in completing ALC surveys, Soil Resource Surveys and site supervision during construction works (ideally to BSSS competency standards).
• Strong understanding of health & safety procedures for site work.
• Team player, able to work with geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Registered with a relevant professional body (e.g., British Society of Soil Science).
• Desirable: current working knowledge of UK environmental legislation, implications of construction projects on agricultural land, and understanding of UK agricultural practice and business issues.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and being accountable for your work.
• Working knowledge of applied GIS; full driving license; willingness to work outdoors.

• Hybrid working arrangement with the option to work from home two days a week and collaboration in modern offices across the UK.
• Work-life balance and inclusivity; health & wellbeing programs (Thrive, Virtual GP, menopause support); gym discounts through the benefits program.
• Flexible benefits including the ability to purchase additional leave and to use bank holiday entitlement flexibly.
• Development opportunities through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

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