Agricultural Soil Surveyor / Consultant

ADAS, part of the RSK Group Ltd, islooking to recruit a Soil Surveyor to work on a full time, permanent basis. will be involved in a range of projects across all our business sectors including cross country pipelines and cables, infrastructure, residential and commercial developments.The projects would be located throughout the UK, sometimes in remote and challenging locations. You must be able to travel throughout the UK and stay away from home for short periods. They must also be comfortable lone working in an agricultural setting where livestock may be present.Responsibilities:Undertake soil survey fieldwork and produce written reports for Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Soil Resource Assessment and other related projects for clients.Manage data to support technical reporting, planning applications and EIALiaise with clients, landowners, contractors, statutory authorities and third parties.Qualifications / Experience:Hold a degree or a postgraduate qualification in Soil Science, or a related degree (physical geology, environmental scientist) with relevant practical experience.Have experience of soil surveying and knowledge of Agricultural Land Classification (ALC)Be able to demonstrate excellent report writing skills.Be accustomed to working outside in all weather.Full driving licence and own transport.Ability to develop skills with a view of registration with a professional body if not already e.g The Institution of Agricultural Engineers or British Society Soil Science.Salary and benefits:Salary commensurate with experienceContributory Pension Scheme.Life Assurance.A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.Regular training and career development.#rskfamily #agriculture #environmentaljobsAbout UsWorking alongside landowners, farmers, and growers since 1946, we have been providing ideas, specialist knowledge, and solutions to secure our food and enhance the environment for over 75 years.Our aim is to help address the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations working in food production and the natural environment, and we continue to thrive by attracting innovative thinkers into our workforce. We currently have over 400 employees delivering solutions in 60 specialist subjects, making us the UK’s largest independent provider of agricultural and environmental consultancy, rural development services, research and development, and policy advice. Whether you want to work on national or international projects, we can provide a varied career in a wide array of industries and public sector services. ADAS is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.” RSK operates as a group of synergistic businesses with a growth strategy centred on diversification to build a resilient business that can withstand external pressures while also bringing more value to clients and opportunities to employees.
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