ATD/Principal Soils Scientist/Consultant
Arcadis
Lead soil and land use assessments for EIA projects, manage teams and client relationships.
3 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
UK, Bristol, Glass Wharf | London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
stakeholder engagement
project management
tender proposals
soil survey
land use
impact assessment
- Engaging with consultees and stakeholders
- Managing projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety
- Lead and support tender proposal/ bids - working as part of a project winning team
- Providing soils and land use advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues
- Coordinating and leading soil and Agricultural Land Classification surveys
- Working in partnership with other members of the Soils Team as well as the Impact Assessment Team and members of related discipline teams across the UK
- Proactively managing selected projects or components of projects, taking responsibility for resource allocation, managing subcontractors and quality assurance
- Undertaking your own work to an excellent standard, and reviewing the work of others
- Leading on the coordination and delivery of soil and land use assessments as part of Environmental Impact Assessments of a wide range of projects
What you bring
soil survey
eia
project management
carbon accounting
chartered
reporting
- Experience of soil surveying, ideally including knowledge and experience of the Agricultural Land Classification system.
- Commercial expertise, including forecasting, project management and quality assurance
- Good knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment and the planning process in relation to soils and land use
- Experience in multi-disciplinary working, with good project management and technical skills
- Desired: Knowledge and application experience of carbon accounting in relation to soils and land use
- Developing outstanding reports - an ability to summarise and explain outcomes to non-technical audiences will be critical for this
- Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills with experience in reviewing the work of others to ensure quality
- A valid UK driving license
- Experienced soil consultant/scientist with experience of Environmental Impact Assessment, preferably within a consultancy environment or with experience of multi-disciplinary working and broad sector experience.
- Member of the British Society of Soil Science and Chartered/working towards chartership with an accredited Institution.
- Experience in consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators and stakeholders
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Company
Overview
1888
Year Founded
The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.
30+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.
€5B
2023 Revenue
Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.
- Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
- Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
- Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
- Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
- Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
- People First
- Collaboration
- Client Success
- Integrity
- Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2035
GHG Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.
70% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.
58% GHG Reduction
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.
100% Renewable Energy
Energy Consumption
Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.
- Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
- 50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
- 35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
- Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
>40% Female Workforce
Gender Diversity Goal
Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.
Top 25% eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Ranking
Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.
- Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
- GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths
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