Senior Soil Science Consultant​/Principal Soil Science Consultant

Senior Soil Science Consultant / Principal Soil Science Consultant

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• Lead and support fieldwork/site visits and produce written reports for Agricultural Land Classification (ALC), Soil Resource Assessment, and tailored assessments for inclusion in Environmental Statements.
• Manage data to support technical reporting, provide advice and support to colleagues, and liaise with clients, landowners, contractors, statutory authorities and third parties.
• Lead and support project delivery within the Ground & Water team; manage projects with appropriate supervision, including bidding, project team management, project delivery, and financial management.
• Support the growth of the soil team and embed soil understanding across the business by working with colleagues in Ground & Water, Nature Advisory, Landscape, Environmental Planning, and Sustainability Policy & Compliance.
• Help train junior staff and share knowledge with other environmental disciplines; contribute to business development and work-winning activities.

The role will be largely office-based with periods on-site for training and surveys. WSP has offices across the country; location is flexible with a hybrid approach (working from home and travelling to offices for meetings/project work).

You will be an excellent relationship builder, highly organized, adaptable, and aware of the commercial demands of consultancy work. You should have ambition to support the growth of the team to meet increasing demand for specialist soils scientists.

• Degree-level qualification in Soil Science, or similar (physical geology, environmental science) with 5–10 years of relevant practical experience.
• Experience completing Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) surveys, Soil Resource Surveys, Soil Classification, and site supervision during construction works to BSSS competency standards.
• A solid grounding in Health & Safety procedures (including CDM) for site work.
• Working knowledge of EIA methodology for Environmental Statements is desirable but not essential.
• Experience liaising with clients, contractors, planning authorities and stakeholders; excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Registered with a relevant professional body (e.g. British Society of Soil Science) and ideally chartered.
• Current knowledge of UK environmental legislation, construction project implications on agricultural land, and understanding of UK agricultural practice and business issues.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take ownership of project delivery; working knowledge of applied GIS; full driving license and willingness to work outdoors.

We offer a range of benefits and development opportunities, including hybrid working, flexible arrangements, and support for professional development and Chartership. Our Thrive health and wellbeing programme includes access to Virtual GP services and other wellbeing benefits. We also offer flexible benefits such as gym discounts and menopause support, and programs to support work-life balance and inclusion.

We are committed to inclusivity and belonging and encourage applicants from varied backgrounds. As part of our Disability Confident commitments, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments on request.

WSP is a global engineering and professional services firm with a diverse, inclusive culture focused on delivering positive, long-lasting impacts for communities. Our UK & Ireland team brings together about 9,000 professionals working locally and globally.

We’re open to candidates who are motivated to contribute to landmark projects and grow within a supportive, collaborative environment.

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This role is shown as a general description for the Senior Soil Science Consultant / Principal Soil Science Consultant position with WSP in the UK & Ireland.