Soil Consultant/Senior Consultant

Arcadis; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Soils Consultant to join their team. In this mid-senior level position, you will provide expertise in soil science and environmental management on a variety of projects, ensuring compliance and quality. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and have practical experience in soil surveying and Environmental Impact Assessments. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience of soil science and land management.
• Experience with Environmental Impact Assessment and multidisciplinary working.
• Willingness to work towards chartership with an accredited Institution.

Responsibilities

• Complete allocated activities to meet budget, timeframe and quality objectives.
• Carry out desk-based and site surveys to support development of solutions.
• Prepare documentation and reports ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Soil science principles

Environmental impact assessment

Soil surveying

Advanced research skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone plays an important role and together we solve the world’s most complex challenges to deliver greater impact.

Role Description

As part of a growing and agile business, our Soils and Sustainable Land Management team is looking for a Soils Consultant. You will work as part of the team and collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects, provide topic‑specific input to Environmental Impact Assessments and related deliverables, and work closely with clients.

In this role you’ll help improve quality of life by applying your expertise in environmental management, technical or sustainability fields. Your work may involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality or noise in some of the world’s busiest and most beautiful locations.

Role Accountabilities

• Act as a project resource, completing allocated activities to meet budget, timeframe and quality objectives and meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Carry out desk‑based and site surveys to support the development of technical solutions.
• Prepare documentation and reports ensuring accuracy and compliance with Arcadis requirements and relevant national standards and codes of practice.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Team Leaders and clients to ensure effective communication on project matters.
• Contribute to the resolution of technical issues on projects and provide technical guidance to other team members.
• Collaborate with other sectors/disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall project.
• Review work carried out by colleagues to ensure that it meets specified standards.
• Develop and maintain technical knowledge (e.g. national regulations, regulatory guidance, national standards, codes of practice and Arcadis procedures) to ensure ongoing personal effectiveness.
• Further develop understanding of the services delivered by Arcadis, the client’s business and the industry sector to facilitate personal networking and to develop personal credibility in the industry.

Qualifications & Experience

• Good knowledge of the key principles of soil science and land management and experience with applying them in practice.
• Understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment, experience of multidisciplinary working and broad sector experience.
• Experience of soil surveying, ideally including knowledge and experience of the Agricultural Land Classification system.
• Member of the British Society of Soil Science and willingness to work towards chartership with an accredited Institution.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, preferably with chartered status or working towards it.
• Understanding of Arcadis key financial metrics and their implications on the successful operation of the business.
• Advanced research, data gathering and analysis skills.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. It’s why we pioneer a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Professional Services