Graduate Soil Scientist

Overview of team / business area  
Our team of qualified and highly experienced soil scientist have a comprehensive knowledge of soil, peat and environmental science, hydrology, ecology and agriculture. We provide soils and land management related expertise across a diverse range of business sectors including, but not limited to land management, utilities, built development (commercial and residential), renewable energy, minerals and waste.
Our clients range from single individuals and SMEs, to large multi-national corporations and we have the proven ability to deliver complex, challenging and multi-disciplinary projects across the UK and World-wide. Early consideration of soils/peat can streamline the planning process and reduce planning, design and construction costs.

The role 

We have a preference for this role to be based out of our Leeds office although we would be happy to consider Glasgow, Edinburgh or Cardiff for the right candidate.
You will be involved in a wide range of projects across all our business sectors including energy, infrastructure, mineral extraction, forestry, residential and commercial development, and waste resource management.  

•    Working on site carrying out soil surveys.

•    Commissioning soil tests with relevant laboratories.

•    Processing samples to send to laboratories and receiving the results back.

•    Managing data to support technical reporting.

•    Writing interpretative reports including Agricultural Land Classification (ALC & LCA) reports, soil resource survey reports and soil management plans.

•    Assisting more senior team members with the planning, organisation, and site work for soil surveys and site monitoring visits.

•    Working closely with colleagues to provide soils input to multi-disciplinary projects.

•    Liaising with clients, landowners, contractors, statutory authorities and third parties.

•    Develop skills with a view of registration with a professional body if not already e.g. The Institution of Environmental Sciences or British Society Soil Science.

About you 
Our projects are located throughout the UK.  We therefore require a dedicated and enthusiastic Soil Scientist with a strong aptitude for hard work, excellent communication skills and a willingness to develop their skills and abilities within this busy team. The role will involve periods of lone-working and will require frequent travel throughout the UK.
Post graduate research or experience in soils science and a detailed knowledge of field survey techniques such as Agricultural Land Classification (ALC/LCA) is desirable although not essential as full training will be provided. 
Additionally you will have:

•    Awareness of environmental issues and the role soils play in the environment

•    Knowledge and experience of field survey techniques

•    A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe

•    Willingness to travel to sites across the UK as and when required

About us 
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.