Service Lead - Soils
Company
Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/8/2025
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Description
The joining of Wardell Armstrong and SLR means we have a fantastic team of qualified and highly experienced Soil Scientists with comprehensive knowledge of soil, peat and environmental science, hydrology, ecology and agriculture. We have a proven successful mix of practical industry experience, environmental impact assessment capability, project management skills, and regulatory knowledge. This includes providing valuable baseline information to better assess options for site management. Our focus on waste soil assessment & characterisation, and geochemistry integration into rehabilitation plans, creates a successful holistic view on the approach to land and soil management for clients.
Overview Of Team / Business Area .
The small soils team currently based in Cardiff, Sheffield and Glasgow have a wide range of projects across all our business sectors including energy infrastructure, quarrying, forestry, residential and commercial developments and sports. The projects can be located throughout the UK and occasionally internationally in remote and challenging locations.
The role
We are looking to recruit an experienced Soil Scientist with industry experience to lead the well-established and expanding Agriculture, Soils and Peat team and development of soils, peat and agricultural work / clients firmwide.
The position can be based from any of our UK offices, ideally Glasgow, Sheffield, Leeds, Cardiff or Nottingham, and we can also consider remote workers who are prepared to travel across the UK.
In This Exciting Role, You Will Manage
The successful candidate will have the
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.
Overview Of Team / Business Area .
The small soils team currently based in Cardiff, Sheffield and Glasgow have a wide range of projects across all our business sectors including energy infrastructure, quarrying, forestry, residential and commercial developments and sports. The projects can be located throughout the UK and occasionally internationally in remote and challenging locations.
The role
We are looking to recruit an experienced Soil Scientist with industry experience to lead the well-established and expanding Agriculture, Soils and Peat team and development of soils, peat and agricultural work / clients firmwide.
The position can be based from any of our UK offices, ideally Glasgow, Sheffield, Leeds, Cardiff or Nottingham, and we can also consider remote workers who are prepared to travel across the UK.
In This Exciting Role, You Will Manage
- soil and peat surveys including ALC/LCCA and related fieldwork
- produce written reports for clients
- manage data to support technical reporting, planning applications and EIA
- liaise with clients, landowners, contractors, statutory authorities and third parties
- mentor and develop team members
- maintain and expand the business
The successful candidate will have the
- hold a postgraduate qualification in Soil Science, or a related degree with relevant practical experience
- have experience of soil and peat survey
- have excellent report writing skills
- have knowledge of Agricultural Land Classification (ALC or LCCA)
- ideally be professionally chartered
- previous experience of managing a team and business development
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.
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