Senior Soil Scientist - UK Wide in Edinburgh

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

With a team of over 70 soil and contamination specialists based throughout the UK and Europe, providing strategic advice and innovative solutions to support our clients' environmental objectives, our continued growth both in existing and emerging sectors has resulted in a number of new roles being created. As a subject matter expert, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of market-leading, high-quality soil science services to a broad portfolio of Clients, including:

• Agricultural land classification (ALC)
• Soil classification
• Soil resource management
• Peatland management/restoration
• Environmental research
• Environmental impact assessment
• Ecosystem restoration/landscaping support

Remit and scope

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality consultancy services.
• Design and deliver soil surveys.
• Prepare streamlined, high-quality reports and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior consultants and team members.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Foster and develop relationships with clients, ensuring success and ongoing growth of market share.
• Provide safety leadership aligned to our Beyond Zero values and culture of caring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Geography, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in soil science consultancy, including the delivery of surveys and reporting.
• Proven track record in supporting infrastructure projects throughout their full life-cycle.
• Solid understanding of best practice and relevant guidance in soil science.
• Good digital data manipulation and assessment skills, including GIS expertise.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership.

Culture, accessibility and flexible working

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and champion the richness of different experiences in the workplace as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.

As a disability-confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We support a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.