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Lead Agricultural Soils Specialist

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 73,946 - 92,736 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Birmingham

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Lead Agricultural Soils Specialist
Birmingham / Hybrid
£73,946 - £92,736 + Excellent Benefits

 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Agricultural Soils Specialist to join a major infrastructure programme delivering one of Europe’s largest and most complex projects.
 This is a key role where you will act as the subject matter expert for all matters relating to the excavation, handling, storage and reinstatement of agricultural soils across the programme. Working closely with the Head of Natural Environment, you will provide technical leadership, assurance and guidance to ensure industry best practice and high environmental standards are achieved throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on all agricultural soils activities across the programme
Develop and maintain technical standards, specifications and guidance notes
Provide technical assurance relating to agricultural soil handling and reinstatement
Support project delivery teams and supply chain partners in implementing best practice
Undertake technical reviews, analysis and reporting to support decision-making
Identify root causes of issues through research, investigation and measurement
Promote continuous improvement and quality standards across the programme
Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences
Support agriculture, forestry and soils management activities on major infrastructure works
About You
To be considered for this role, you will have:

Extensive experience as an Agricultural Soils subject matter expert
Membership of the British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) or equivalent professional experience
Strong understanding of soil handling and restoration processes on major infrastructure projects
Experience undertaking Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) surveys
Experience developing Soil Resource Plans
Proven experience leading agriculture, forestry and soils management within a major project or large organisation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data and provide assurance
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

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