Soil Scientist

About the Role

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market‑leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies:
Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high‑speed rail projects. EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high‑speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood.

• Audit the stockpiling, management, handling and auditing of topsoil and subsoil stockpiles to satisfy contract requirements.
• Work with and direct the site team in these operations and record information about soil and its management.
• Assess stockpiled soil condition (physical characteristics such as plasticity and soil storage/handling practices), inspect soil reconditioning windrows, inspect restored soil profiles and review ITPs.
• Provide soil condition reports detailing the restoration works undertaken and replacements.
• Apply engineering and construction methodology to a large construction scheme, working independently, making decisions and maintaining effective lines of communication on site.
• Provide direction and advice to contractors, delivering practical solutions where necessary.
• Lead soil scientists/practitioners carrying out soil surveys and record natural physical properties of soils.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in soil science, geography, geology or a 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).
• 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.
• Logical approach to soil surveying and recording the in‑situ profile.
• Proficient in the use of IT.
• Current CSCS card holder.
• Driving licence required for this role.

We will undertake relevant and standard employment checks if you are successful in the selection process, including references, , driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. This role may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks. A BPSS security clearance will be required as part of the onboarding process.