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Soil Scientist - Ground & Water
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Soil Scientist - Ground & Water
Ground & Water Graduate Soil Scientist – WSP
At WSP, we believe your career should be as unique and impactful as your potential. Join our Ground & Water team—and work on projects that shape a sustainable future while growing your skills across environmental disciplines.
About the Role
This mixed office-site-based role will provide hands-on experience in soil science, environmental consulting, and construction projects. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Soil Scientists, Environmental Professionals, and Sustainability Experts, and develop expertise in Agricultural Land Classification (ALC), Soil Resource Assessments, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
Enjoy flexible working—combining remote and site-based options, with travel to projects and WSP offices nationwide. Our experienced mentors will support your technical growth and professional development.
A Typical Week:
- Conduct and support soil surveys, ALC assessments, and sample collections in the field (weather-dependent!).
- Contribute to technical reports, project deliverables, and planning submissions.
- Work alongside senior professionals to deepen your understanding of soil management, agricultural land use, and environmental regulations.
What You’ll Need
Essential:
- A degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a related discipline.
- A genuine interest in ALC surveys, soil resource mapping, or sustainable land management.
- Strong fieldwork skills and resilience for outdoor work in variable conditions.
- Basic written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (collaborating with clients/stakeholders).
- Team player mindset—ability to integrate with diverse professionals.
- Willingness to travel to remote locations across the UK.
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Desirable:
- Industry experience in environmental consultancy, soil science, or land assessment.
- Understanding of UK environmental legislation (e.g., EIA, NPPF, farm subsidies).
- Basic GIS proficiency (not essential, but helpful).
- Membership or interest in professional bodies (e.g., British Society of Soil Science, BSSS).
Why Join Us?
Work-Life Balance
Flexible by design: enjoy meaningful homeworking days alongside on-site project engagement. A supportive culture with WSP’s hybrid policy, bank holiday flexibility, and the option to buy additional leave.
Belonging & Inclusivity
Diversity drives innovation. We celebrate difference at WSP, offering ERGs (Employee Resource Groups), mentorship, and elimination of bias in hiring. A disability-confident employer commitments to reasonable adjustments.
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Wellbeing & Support
Grow while you thrive:
- Virtual GP access via NHS/Irish Medical Council for quick consultations.
- Up to 40% off gym memberships (Gymflex).
- Menopause support, ergonomic adjustments, and Thrive—our employee wellness programme.
Development & Growth
Invest in your future:
- On-the-job training and mentorship.
- Pathway to chatership and professional qualifications.
- Opportunities to lead projects as you advance.
Making an Impact
Shape the world you want to live in. At WSP, we deliver sizeable infrastructure, curb climate decline, and create ecological resilience*. Turn ambition into action:
- Apply today—and join a team that books history.
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About WSP
Global expertise meets local ingenuity. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms (5,000+ engineers, 11,000+ UK/Ireland colleagues), we prioritise innovation, ethical practice, and community investment. Our talent thrives in a workplace that values integrity, transparency, and ‘People First’ culture.
We welcome equitable applications from all backgrounds. Matching skills? Perfect. Reach out! Is reasonable practice needed? Let us know so we can help.
From skyscrapers to sustainable rivers, WSP delivers solutions to some of the planet’s biggest challenges.
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