Soil Scientist

• Helps implement SRPs for reinstatement of agricultural land
• Support for planned soil surveys
• Provides technical support to construction teams during construction
• Sign off on hold points in the soils ITPs
• Track record keeping by sublots during soil handling
• Monitor reinstatement and carry out routine check to ensure best practice is implemented during reinstatement

28 underbridges and 11 underpasses

9.3km of viaducts

Please note candidates will need to have a current valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Experienced required

• Experienced with dealing with Farmers, landowners, Natural England, Woodland Trust, Wildlife Trust and other Statutory bodies Experience of landscape implementation desirable.
• Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Experience of soil handling works from design through to construction and handover on a large scale.
• Minimum membership with the British Society of Soil Science.
• Soil science or related qualification with soil science experience – preferably Chartered Scientist.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – ability to consult with others and present.
• Good computer skills particularly GIS tools (QGIS/ARCGIS or similar) and use of Office Suite to manage large data;
• Site experience of implementation of soil handling best management practice (3-5 years);

Family friendly leave policies

Excellent pension contributions

62 overbridges

Healthcare

Travel allowance for eligible candidates

Benefits of working with us

Free parking

Access to employee assistance programmes

Flexible working available for some roles

Flexible working

Car/ car allowance

Access to annual flu vaccinations