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Soil Scientist - Ground & Water
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Soil Scientist - Ground & Water
Environmental Professional / Soil Scientist Graduate (Ground & Water) – UK
About WSP
At WSP, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career in a rewarding and dynamic environment. With a global presence and a culture built on innovation, integrity, and inclusion, we believe in the power of skilled individuals to create lasting impacts on communities and the environment.
Explore our Ground & Water business and see how your work can contribute to meaningful projects: 🔗 Ground & Water at WSP
About the Role
This role blends office-based and site-based work, giving you hands-on experience in field surveys, data management, and technical reporting. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Ground & Water, Nature Advisory, Landscape, and Sustainability, gaining exposure across multiple disciplines.
WSP offers flexible working, including home working and project site travel, with experienced mentors to guide your professional development.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting soil science surveys, including Agricultural Land Classification (ALC), soil resource assessments, and sampling for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and construction projects.
- Assisting with data collection, management, and interpretation for technical reports and project deliverables.
- Contributing to high-impact reporting while liaising with clients and stakeholders under supervision.
- Working closely with soil scientists, environmental consultants, and project teams to develop technical expertise.
The role sits within WSP’s Earth & Environment team, part of a global organisation shaping future infrastructure and environmental sustainability.
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A Typical Week
✅ Fieldwork – Soil surveys, sampling, and data collection (outdoor-based in varied conditions). ✅ Technical reporting – Support preparation of documents for planning, EIAs, and construction projects. ✅ Team collaboration – Learn from experienced professionals in soil science, environmental assessments, and agricultural land management.
Requirements & Qualifications
We invite applications from driven candidates with the following profile:
✔ Education – Degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a related discipline.
✔ Experience –
- Relevant fieldwork or consulting experience in soil science, environmental services, or land management.
- Fabricant القصر experience in AGR Land Classification (ALC), soil resource surveys, or environmental consultancy.
✔ Key Skills & Attributes –
- Strong fieldwork abilities with a willingness to work outdoors in challenging conditions.
- Understanding of UK environmental legislation, particularly its relevance to soil and development projects.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder interactions.
- Teamwork – Proven ability to contribute effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Commitment to learning – Willingness to grow through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
- Basic GIS experience – Not essential, but advantageous.
✔ Professional Development –
- Membership/interest in organisations like the British Society of Soil Science (BSSS).
- Mobility requirement – Ability to travel to remote project sites within the UK as needed.
Why Join WSP?
Work-Life Balance
🌟 Hybrid working – Flexibility to work two days from home, with time in modern offices for collaboration. 🌟 WSP My Hour – Dedicate one hour daily to personal needs, with the option to adjust timing. 🌟 Enhanced leave – Additional paid time off and flexible bank holiday scheduling.
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Inclusivity & Belonging
💡 Diversity & inclusion – WSP celebrates a culture of autheticity and respect, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. 💡 Employee resource groups – Communities supporting underrepresented groups for a sense of belonging.
Health & Wellbeing Support
⏥ Thrive Programme – Tools and support for personal development. 🚑 Virtual GP access – NHS/Irish Medical Council doctor on demand. 🏋️ GymFlex scheme – Up to 40% off gym memberships. 🌸 Comprehensive menopause & wellbeing support.
Professional Growth
📚 Investment in training – Opportunities for mentorship, mentorship programme, and Chartership qualifications. 🌍 Meaningful projects – Work on landmark infrastructure and environmental initiatives worldwide.
Career-Life Integration
⚡ Flexible arrangements – Part-time work, extra leave, and tailored schedules to support well-being. 💼 Global impact – Work in tractional and diverse teams, making a difference at a local and global scale.
Our Commitment to Diversity
#WeAreWSP emphasises equal opportunity for all. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee interviews to all disabled candidates meeting essential criteria. Please inform us of any workplace adjustments needed during your application.
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