ATD/Principal Soils Scientist/Consultant

Description

We are seeking an Associate or Principal Soils Consultant to join our growing and agile Soils and Sustainable Land Management team. The role involves collaborating with technical specialists on a wide range of projects, leading soil‑related inputs to Environmental Impact Assessments, and coordinating deliverables. You will also work closely with clients, develop new business opportunities, and mentor junior team members.

You will play a key role in advancing the understanding and sustainable management of soils and land‑use change for diverse projects, including large‑scale energy, infrastructure, mixed‑use developments, public realm and master‑planning schemes. Technical excellence, digital innovation and a collaborative environment underpin our approach, and you will contribute to the successful delivery of major multidisciplinary development projects.

• Lead coordination and delivery of soil and land‑use assessments within Environmental Impact Assessments for diverse projects
• Coordinate and lead Soil and Agricultural Land Classification surveys
• Produce high‑quality work independently and review the work of others
• Collaborate with the Soils Team, Impact Assessment Team and other discipline teams across the UK
• Proactively manage selected projects or components, overseeing resource allocation, subcontractors and quality assurance
• Lead and support tender proposals and bids as part of a project‑winning team
• Provide soils and land‑use advice to clients, project managers and colleagues
• Engage with consultees and stakeholders
• Develop clear, concise reports that translate outcomes for non‑technical audiences
• Manage projects and monitor performance across technical, quality, commercial and health & safety aspects

Requirements

Within our Environmental team you will improve quality of life through expertise in environmental management, covering protected species, pollution, surface water, materials management, air quality or noise. Projects may be located in some of the world’s busiest and most beautiful settings.

• Experienced soil consultant/scientist with EIA experience, preferably in a consultancy setting
• Experience in soil surveying and knowledge of the Agricultural Land Classification system
• Member of the British Society of Soil Science and Chartered or working towards chartership
• Strong knowledge of EIA and planning processes related to soils and land use
• Excellent report writing, verbal and presentation skills; ability to ensure quality through peer review
• Proven multi‑disciplinary working experience with solid project management and technical skills
• Experience consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators and stakeholders
• Commercial expertise including forecasting, project management and quality assurance
• Valid UK driving licence
• Desired: knowledge and experience of carbon accounting for soils and land use

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance