Senior Soils Surveyor

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.

As a Senior Soils Surveyor, You Will

• Lead and assist with the coordination and delivery of soil and land use assessments as part of Environmental Impact Assessments for a wide array of projects across Utilities and Infrastructure.
• Coordinate, lead and delivery Agricultural Land Classification surveys.
• Proactively manage project components, overseeing subcontractors and quality assurance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide expert soils and land use advice and support to clients and internal stakeholders, helping them navigate complex environmental challenges.
• Engage with consultees and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring effective communication.
• Develop outstanding reports and have the ability to summarise and explain outcomes to non-technical audiences, making complex information accessible and actionable.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, including preparing and reviewing health and safety plans and managing on-site safety.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant degree in soil or environmental sciences
• An experienced soil surveyor /scientist preferably within a consultancy environment and/or with multi-disciplinary experience.
• Demonstrable experience of soil logging and field survey for the production of Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) and Soil Resource surveys.
• Member of the British Society of Soil Science and Chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant accredited institution.
• Good understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment and the planning process in relation to soils and land use.
• Strong report writing, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience in reviewing the work of others to ensure quality.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary working, with excellent project management and technical skills.
• Experience in consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Commercial expertise, including forecasting, project management, and quality assurance.
• A valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to meetings, client offices, and project sites.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
• Flexible working through our 'Flexible Advantage' supporting working families & your work/life balance
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 2 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years' service
• Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years' service
• Professional development – paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.