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Our team of qualified and highly experienced soil scientists provides expertise across diverse sectors including land management, utilities, built development, renewable energy, minerals and waste.
Role Overview
We prefer this role to be based in Leeds, but we may consider Glasgow, Edinburgh or Cardiff for the right candidate.
You will be involved in a wide range of projects across all our business sectors including energy, infrastructure, mineral extraction, forestry, residential and commercial development, and waste resource management.
Responsibilities
* Working on site carrying out soil surveys.
* Commissioning soil tests with relevant laboratories.
* Processing samples to send to laboratories and receiving the results back.
* Managing data to support technical reporting.
* Writing interpretative reports including Agricultural Land Classification (ALC & LCA) reports, soil resource survey reports and soil management plans.
* Assisting more senior team members with planning, organisation, and site work for soil surveys and site monitoring visits.
* Working closely with colleagues to provide soil input to multidisciplinary projects.
* Liaising with clients, landowners, contractors, statutory authorities and third parties.
* Developing skills with a view of registration with a professional body if not already e.g. The Institution of Environmental Sciences or British Society Soil Science.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Postgraduate research or experience in soils science and a detailed knowledge of field survey techniques such as Agricultural Land Classification (ALC/LCA) is desirable, although full training will be provided.
* Awareness of environmental issues and the role soils play in the environment.
* Knowledge and experience of field survey techniques.
* A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe.
* Willingness to travel to sites across the UK as and when required.
* Strong communication skills and a willingness to develop skills and abilities within a busy team.
* Capacity for lone working and frequent travel across the UK.
About You
We require a dedicated and enthusiastic Soil Scientist with strong aptitude for hard work, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to develop within this busy team.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. 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.
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