Job Description

The joining of Wardell Armstong and SLR means we have a fantastic team of qualified and highly experienced Soil Scientists with comprehensive knowledge of soil, peat and environmental science, hydrology, ecology and agriculture. We have a proven successful mix of practical industry experience, environmental impact assessment capability, project management skills, and regulatory knowledge. This includes providing valuable baseline information to better assess options for site management. Our focus on waste soil assessment & characterisation, and geochemistry integration into rehabilitation plans, creates a successful holistic view on the approach to land and soil management for clients.

Overview of team / business area .

The soils team based in Cardiff, Sheffield and Glasgow have a wide range of projects across all our business sectors including energy infrastructure, quarrying, forestry, residential and commercial developments and sports. The projects can be located throughout the UK and occasionally internationally and we are open to consider any office or remote working for the right candidates.

The role

We are looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious Experienced Soil Scientist with a strong technical background ideally at post doctorate to fill a senior role within our well established and expanding team that provides specialist advice on agriculture, soils and peat.


You will be involved in a wide range of projects across all our business sectors including energy infrastructure, quarrying, forestry, residential, commercial development. The projects we work are located throughout the UK and occasionally internationally in remote and challenging locations, for example the Scottish Highlands, where typically field work is campaigned over a week or two week period. We therefore require a dedicated and enthusiastic Soil Scientist with a strong aptitude for hard work, excellent communication skills and a willingness to develop their skills and abilities within this busy team. The role will involve periods of lone-working and may require frequent travel throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

In this exciting role as a senior member of the team, you will, (by working with the team lead)


Design and complete soil and peat surveys including ALC/LCCA and related fieldwork produce written reports for clients manage data to support technical reporting, planning applications and EIA liaise with clients, landowners, contractors, statutory authorities and third parties

About you

The successful candidates will ideally have been involved in post graduate research in soils science and have an aptitude for designing and undertaken field based surveys. A detailed knowledge of field survey techniques is essential. hold a postgraduate qualification in Soil Science, or a related degree with relevant practical experience

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.


Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.


Culture & Inclusion at SLR


We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.


We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.


Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.