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Soil Scientist - Ground & Water
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Soil Scientist - Ground & Water
Soil Science Technician – Ground & Water Team at WSP
About the Role
Discover a career as unique as you—at WSP, where opportunities for growth and meaningful impact are endless. You’ll collaborate with top talent globally while taking on exciting challenges across environmental disciplines.
For more about our Ground & Water business, explore: WSP Ground & Water Hub.
This role combines office-based and site-based work, including field surveys, data collection, and contributing to technical reports. You’ll collaborate with teams across Ground & Water, Nature Advisory, Landscape, Environmental Planning, and Sustainability, gaining broad experience in environmental professions.
You’ll be supported by experienced professionals to develop your technical and operational expertise while contributing to projects ranging from Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) assessments to soil resource surveys and construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Fieldwork & Data Collection – Assist with soil surveys, ALC assessments, and site samples, ensuring high standards of data accuracy.
- Technical Reporting – Contribute to projects deliverables, including reports for planning, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and construction projects.
- Collaboration & Support – Work closely with senior colleagues to refine skills in soil science, environmental assessments, and land management.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Under supervision, liaise with clients and team members to facilitate project success.
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Person Specification
- Qualifications: A degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a related discipline.
- Experience: Practical experience in soil science, environmental consultancy, or land management, preferably in Agricultural Land Classification, soil resource surveys, or environmental assessments.
- Skills & Attributes:
- Excellent fieldwork abilities and willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions.
- Understanding of UK environmental legislation and how soil science interfaces with development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and skill development.
- Basic GIS knowledge (advantageous but not required).
- Proessional Affiliations: Interest in joining or current membership of an organisation like the British Society of Soil Science (BSSS).
- Mobility: Ability to travel to remote UK project locations as needed.
About Us
WSP is a global leader in engineering and professional services, dedicated to creating real-world impact through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland, we’re rooted in community values while leveraging global expertise for transformative projects.
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Why Join WSP?
Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid flexibility: Work from home 2 days a week, balancing remote collaboration with office time.
- Personal time allowance (e.g., WSP My Hour), plus option to purchase additional leave.
Inclusivity & Belonging
- Foster an environment where authenticity and diversity thrive, through initiatives like employee resource groups that celebrate global backgrounds and perspectives.
Health & Wellbeing
- Thrive wellbeing programme and access to a Virtual GP service for convenient healthcare support.
- Gymflex benefit (up to 40% discount on annual gym membership).
- Comprehensive menopause support.
Career Development
- Invest in your growth with training, mentoring, and professional accreditation opportunities.
- Chartership support to advance your career platform.
#WeBecomeBetter – At WSP, we empower every colleague to make a lasting impact. Apply today.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement WSP proactively supports applications from all underrepresented groups (e.g., age, disability, gender, race, sexuality, or faith). As a Disability Confident Employer, we reserve our fullest consideration for disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria. If you require workplace adjustments during application or interview, please let us know.
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