Description
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director / Technical Director Soil Scientist to lead our growing soil team, particularly working with colleagues in Ground & Water, Nature Advisory, Landscape, Environmental Planning, and Sustainability Policy & Compliance.
The successful candidate will have a degree level qualification in Soil Science, or similar, with 10+ years relevant experience. They will have demonstrable experience in consultancy and a strong understanding of the relevant policies and guidance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Directing and managing the team with a focus on how to grow the team capabilities and client base with a keen focus on the commerciality of the work.
- Leading colleagues across the UK with project delivery, assisting in the preparation of fee proposals, business development and work winning duties.
- Leading with the training of junior staff and spreading knowledge and enthusiasm to other environmental disciplines.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience leading and growing a team.
- A thorough grounding in H&S procedures (including CDM).
- Experience of liaising with internal and external clients, contractors, planning authorities and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and written skills.
- Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g. British Society Soil Science) and ideally chartered.
- Current working knowledge of UK environmental legislation, the implications of construction projects on agricultural land and an understanding of UK agricultural practice and business issues.
The role offers a flexible mix of working from home, with travel into a WSP office for team and client meetings/project work.