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Demonstrates expertise in Agricultural Land Classification and sustainable soil management, with a strong background in soil resource surveys and technical report preparation. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects while mentoring junior staff and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Agricultural Land Classification (ALC)Soil Resource SurveysTechnical Report PreparationProject ManagementChartered Membership of Professional Body
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead technical delivery of Agricultural Land Classification, soil resource surveys and sustainable soil management
- Support and lead client work development, proposal preparation and bids for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
- Liaise with clients, stakeholders, regulators, subcontractors and internal disciplines
- Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers and planners to deliver integrated services
- Maintain professional relationships to secure repeat business
- Comply with health and safety policies and procedures
- Prepare and review health and safety plans and manage health and safety on site
- Provide technical guidance, support and mentoring to junior staff
- Support junior staff technical development
- Develop own competence and maintain required CPD
- Deliver projects across Cities, Transportation, Water, Defence and Energy infrastructure markets
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject, such as soil science, geology or environmental science
- Relevant years of post-graduate experience
- Full or Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the British Society of Soil Science; if not Chartered, expectation to become chartered 6 to 12 months after joining with company support
- Proven track record undertaking soil surveys, including accurate soil profile descriptions, hand texturing, soil sampling, and interpretation of soil chemical and physical analyses
- Detailed working knowledge and specialist understanding of Agricultural Land Classification (ALC), including interpretation of soil properties and conditions
- Working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation, technical guidance, industry standards and best practice for agricultural soil assessment and sustainable soil management
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, ALC assessments, Soil Resources Plans, Soil Handling Management Plans and Aftercare Plans
- Experience writing EIA chapters desirable but not essential
- Proven track record advising on earthworks-related sustainable soil management and project management, including managing project teams
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage and mentor staff
- Ability to manage time and work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible and prepared to take on new challenges
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and work on short-term assignments
- May require relevant security clearance, potentially including proof of 5 years or longer UK residency
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailored benefits supporting health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family friendly, inclusive employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
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Hard Skills
Soil SamplingSoil Profile DescriptionsSoil Chemical AnalysisSoil Physical AnalysisEIA Chapter WritingSoil Handling Management PlansAftercare PlansTechnical GuidanceHealth and Safety ComplianceProject Team Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringTime ManagementTeam CollaborationFlexibility
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Engineering or ScienceFull UK Driving LicenceRelevant Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Sustainable Soil ManagementEnvironmental ScienceSoil ScienceGeologyInfrastructure ProjectsHealth and Safety PoliciesTechnical GuidanceLegislation ComplianceBest PracticesStakeholder Liaison