Principal / Technical Director - Soil Science

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The joining of Wardell Armstrong 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 small soils team currently 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 role. We are looking to recruit an experienced Soil Scientist with industry experience to lead the well-established and expanding Agriculture, Soils and Peat team and development of soils, peat and agricultural work / clients firmwide.

The position can be based from any of our UK offices, ideally Glasgow, Sheffield, Leeds, Cardiff or Nottingham, and we can also consider remote workers who are prepared to travel across the UK.

In This Exciting Role, You Will Manage

• 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
• mentor and develop team members
• maintain and expand the business

About You. The successful candidate will have:

• a postgraduate qualification in Soil Science, or a related degree with relevant practical experience
• experience of soil and peat survey
• excellent report writing skills
• knowledge of Agricultural Land Classification (ALC or LCCA)
• ideally be professionally chartered
• previous experience of managing a team and business development

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.

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.

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.

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.