Principal Peat, Soil Scientist

• Lead technical delivery of peat surveys and develop sustainable management strategies
• Support and lead client work development, prepare proposals and contribute to bids for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, regulators, subcontractors and internal disciplines
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, planners and other professionals to provide integrated services
• Maintain professional relationships that secure repeat business
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures, including preparing and reviewing health and safety plans and managing site health and safety
• Provide technical guidance, constructive support and mentoring to junior staff
• Develop own competence and maintain necessary CPD
• Deliver bespoke soil and peat management strategies for major infrastructure projects across the UK and globally
• Support projects involving natural capital and nature-based solutions
• Undertake office- and field-based work across development, transportation, water, defence and energy infrastructure markets

Requirements

• Degree qualified in a relevant science subject, such as peat or soil science, geology, geography or environmental science
• Relevant years of post-graduate experience
• Full or Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body; if not Chartered, expected to become chartered 6 to 12 months after joining with company support
• Proven track record of undertaking peat surveys, including recording accurate descriptions of peat landscapes, undertaking peat classification, collecting soil samples and classifying peat hydrology
• Detailed working knowledge and specialist understanding of peat management and restoration, including interpreting peat volumes
• Working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation, technical guidance, industry standards and best practice for peat assessment, protection and sustainable management
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, peat assessments, peat resource management plans, peat handling management plans and aftercare plans
• Experience writing EIA chapters desirable but not essential
• Experience with peat landslide risk assessments desirable but not essential
• Proven track record of providing advice on sustainable peat management during infrastructure development
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage and mentor staff, manage time, and work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and prepared to take on new challenges
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and work on short-term assignments
• Potential requirement to obtain relevant security clearance, including possible proof of 5 years or longer UK residency

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in peat management and restoration, with a strong background in conducting peat surveys and developing sustainable management strategies. Capable of providing technical guidance and mentoring while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Peat Survey Execution
• Peat Management and Restoration
• Technical Report Preparation
• Client Liaison and Stakeholder Engagement
• Chartered Membership in Relevant Professional Body

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

• Peat Classification
• Soil Sampling
• Peat Hydrology Analysis
• EIA Chapter Writing
• Peat Landslide Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Team Management
• Time Management
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Degree in Relevant Science Subject
• Full or Chartered Membership of Relevant Professional Body

Industry Keywords

• Sustainable Management Strategies
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Natural Capital Solutions
• Infrastructure Development
• Environmental Science