Job description

Wetlands and Soils Specialist - International Environmental Consulting
Location: London (with international project exposure)
Industry: Mining & Resources
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you an environmental consultant with a strong technical background in wetlands and soils? Do you thrive in diverse, fast-paced environments where your expertise directly contributes to responsible resource development?

We are looking for a Wetlands and Soils Specialist to join a growing consultancy known for delivering impactful environmental solutions across international mining and infrastructure projects. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team working across Africa, Europe, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and execute field surveys for wetland and soil studies, nationally and internationally.
• Identify and delineate wetlands using internationally recognised methodologies (e.g. US Army Corps of Engineers Manual, South African DWAF 2005 procedure).
• Classify soils using global systems such as the South African 2018 or FAO 2014 soil classification frameworks.
• Conduct wetland and soil impact assessments, sensitivity analyses, land use and capability assessments, and agricultural compliance studies.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports for clients and regulatory authorities.
• Apply mapping and analytical tools including GIS, GPS, aerial photography, and sonar imaging.
• Engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams on project planning and delivery.

Required Qualifications & Background:

• BSc in Environmental Sciences, Soil Science, or a related discipline (Honours or MSc preferred).
• Solid understanding of wetland and soil classification techniques, with a strong fieldwork orientation.
• Registration as a Professional Scientist (or working toward it) preferred.
• Experience in the mining or resources sector and working on international or cross-border projects is advantageous.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to wetland health assessment tools (e.g. WET-Health), hydropedology, and vegetation surveys.
• Familiarity with wetland offsetting, rehabilitation, and invasive species management.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, permitting, and global best practices.

Interested?

If you're looking to make a difference in how resource projects interact with the environment, and want to contribute to challenging and meaningful work on a global scale, this is the opportunity for you.

Apply now and help shape the future of sustainable development in the mining and resources industry.

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