Lead Agricultural Soil Scientist Rail

Are you a soil specialist looking to work on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes?

Do you have experience in agricultural soils, land classification, or soil resource management within major infrastructure or environmental projects?

Salary: £73,946.40 to £92,736 (DOE)
Location: London or Birmingham, 3 days in office per week
Employment type: Fixed term contract up to 12 months (finishing July 2027)

This is an opportunity to join the largest infrastructure project in Europe as the Lead Agricultural Soils Specialist, acting as the organisation’s technical lead for agricultural soils across the programme. Working within the Natural Environment team, you will provide technical leadership, assurance, and guidance to delivery teams and contractors involved in the excavation, handling, storage, and reinstatement of agricultural soils.

This is a unique role suited to someone with a strong understanding of agricultural soils and land resto...