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EKFB is looking for a Soil Scientist to join our team based in Calvert area. In this role you will audit the stockpiling, management, handling and auditing of topsoil and subsoil stockpiles to satisfy the requirements of the contract. This will include working with and directing the site team in these operations and recording information about the soil and its management. You will be responsible for assessment of stockpiled soil condition (limited to physical characteristics e.g plasticity and soil storage/handling practices), inspection of soil reconditioning windrows, inspection of restored soil profiles and ITP review and provision of soil condition reports detailing the restoration works undertaken and replaced.
Job Responsibility:
Audit the stockpiling, management, handling and auditing of topsoil and subsoil stockpiles to satisfy the requirements of the contract
Work with and directing the site team in these operations and recording information about the soil and its management
Assessment of stockpiled soil condition (limited to physical characteristics e.g plasticity and soil storage/handling practices)
Inspection of soil reconditioning windrows
Inspection of restored soil profiles and ITP review and provision of soil condition reports detailing the restoration works undertaken and replaced
Requirements:
Minimum of a Batchelor’s Degree in soil science, geography, geology or other relevant environmental discipline
Member of the British Society of Soil Science (M.I. Soil Sci)
Professional soil scientist with competence in Agricultural Land Classification (ALC)
A track-record in soil science research or application – preferably on infrastructure projects
Proficient using GIS systems and MS Office productivity packages
Sound knowledge of soils and how to identify soil types on site – including ALC grade
A logical approach to soil surveying and recording the in-situ profile