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Overview
We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Soil Scientist to join our Sustainable Land and Resource Management team in the UK.
We are seeking an individual with experience in the assessment and management of soil and agricultural land quality. The successful applicant will be an important part of an innovative and technically excellent team of Soil Scientists helping deliver major projects. As a member of our team, you will be involved in a range of office and field-based work, engaging with our experienced staff to deliver excellence to our clients, and will work closely with a wide range of other professionals to deliver holistic solutions to environmental and engineering problems.
The Sustainable Land and Resource Practice is a well-established, award winning, multi-disciplinary, environmental and engineering practice with an extensive portfolio of regeneration and development projects and a highly skilled team winning numerous industry awards over the years. The Practice is growing our soil and agricultural land quality service line, and the successful candidate will work on a number of large projects across a range of exciting markets, including the development of Cities, Transportation, Water, Defence and Energy infrastructure.
Your role
Organisation, collation and assessment of soil and land quality information for reports. Organising and undertaking Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) and soil resource surveys. Digital data management and sample scheduling. Factual and interpretative reporting. Interpretation of laboratory and field results in accordance with industry standards. Preparation of method statements, specifications and drawings. Compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, including preparing and reviewing health and safety plans and managing health and safety on site. Preparation of relevant Environmental Impact Assessment chapters. Management of own work and projects including technical delivery, management of finances, and programme delivery. Supporting with bid preparation and project management to ensure projects are delivered on-time, on budget and to quality and client expectations. Developing own competence and maintain CPD necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, with support from the business on own training and development needs.
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About You
Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g. Soil Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology or related subject). Relevant years of post-graduate experience. Membership of relevant professional body such as the British Society of Soil Science. Demonstratable experience of undertaking soil assessments and ALC surveys including knowledge of relevant codes of practice and industry standards. Digital skills including experience of handling data sets and digital ways of working. Experience of report writing and ability to draft high quality reports under guidance. Flexible and prepared to take on new challenges. Full UK driving licence and the ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and work on short term assignments.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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