Soil Scientist

Balfour Beatty plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Birmingham is seeking a Soil Scientist to implement soil reinstatement strategies and provide technical support. The ideal candidate will have soil science qualifications, relevant experience, and strong planning skills. The role offers a full-time position with benefits such as flexible working and travel allowances.

Benefits

Flexible working

Travel allowance

Family friendly leave policies

Health risk assessments

Employee assistance programmes

Annual flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years site experience in soil handling best management practice.
• Experience dealing with various stakeholders including farmers and statutory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Implement SRPs for reinstatement of agricultural land.
• Monitor reinstatement and ensure best practices.
• Provide technical support during construction.

Skills

Soil science

Technical support

GIS tools (QGIS/ARCGIS)

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organization

Education

Soil science or related qualification

Membership with the British Society of Soil Science

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Soil Scientist – Birmingham

Balfour Beatty VINCI is working with a range of organisations to design and build a 90km stretch of HS2 in the West Midlands. The project is at peak construction, with work ramping up on bridges, tunnels and viaducts.

This role is within the Sustainability Function and will be based on site in Birmingham.

Role Responsibilities

• Implement SRPs for reinstatement of agricultural land
• Provide technical support to construction teams during construction
• Support planned soil surveys
• Monitor reinstatement and carry out routine checks to ensure best practice is implemented during reinstatement
• Track record keeping by sublots during soil handling
• Sign off on hold points in the soils ITPs

Experience Required

• Soil science or related qualification with soil science experience – preferably Chartered Scientist
• Minimum membership with the British Society of Soil Science
• Site experience of implementation of soil handling best management practice (3-5 years)
• Understanding of the benefits of working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for the project
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – ability to consult with others and present
• Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills
• Experience of soil handling works from design through to construction and handover on a large scale
• Good computer skills particularly GIS tools (QGIS/ARCGIS or similar) and use of Office Suite to manage large data
• Experience dealing with farmers, landowners, Natural England, Woodland Trust, Wildlife Trust and other statutory bodies; landscape implementation desirable

Please note candidates will need to have a current valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Benefits of working with us

• Flexible working available for some roles
• Travel allowance for eligible candidates
• Family friendly leave policies
• Health risk assessments
• Access to employee assistance programmes
• Access to annual flu vaccinations

About Balfour Beatty VINCI

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a long-established joint venture between two powerhouses for the delivery of critical infrastructure across rail, transport and other iconic projects in the UK and beyond. We have delivered major projects such as the Channel Tunnel and now the HS2 90km section between Long Itchington in Warwickshire and Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Diversity and Inclusion

Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is delivering equal opportunities for everyone that is part of the team and for people that are yet to join us. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, including those with different physical abilities and neuro diversities. We are a Disability Confident Leader and encourage applications from candidates with a disability.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology – Civil Engineering