Job Title: Senior Geophysicist
Location: Office based with approx. 10% fieldwork at sites throughout the UK
Salary: Around £50kpa + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Credit Card
The Opportunity
A premier independent geoscience and engineering consultancy is seeking a highly motivated, inquisitive, and thorough Senior Geophysicist to drive technical excellence, conduct research and development of innovative data collection methods and processes and lead high-profile, complex near-surface investigations. Operating at the cutting edge of research and development, this office-based role carries a national and international remit across transport infrastructure, geotechnical engineering, unexploded ordnance (UXO) detection, and environmental sectors. You will act as a pivotal technical lead and subject matter expert, collaborating directly with the executive leadership team to design complex survey solutions and mentor the next generation of geoscience talent.
Technical Essentials
Qualifications: Postgraduate degree (MSc/PhD) in Geophysics or a closely related geoscience discipline.
Experience: Substantial verified hands‑on experience in high-resolution, near-surface geophysical investigations, with a proven track record of managing high-value projects from initial proposal design through to final delivery.
Methodology Expertise: Advanced proficiency across Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Electromagnetics (EM), Magnetometry, Microgravity, Electrical methods (Resistivity, Induced Polarisation), and Seismic methods (P- and S-wave refraction, surface wave analysis).
Software Mastery: Expert data processing and interpretation capabilities utilizing Oasis Montaj, GeoGiga, SurfSeis, Res2Dinv, Radan, or Aarhus Workbench. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microstation, ArcGIS, or QGIS is essential; Python scripting for data automation is highly desirable.
Compliance & Delivery: Absolute commitment to rigorous quality assurance frameworks, safety-critical site workflows, and the clear communication of complex technical data to non-technical client stakeholders.
Package
Position: Permanent, predominantly office-based with occasional UK and international field oversight.
Remuneration: Competitive salary structured to reflect senior-tier technical expertise.
Benefits: Comprehensive corporate benefits package, dedicated budget for continuous professional development (CPD), and clear progression pathways to executive technical management.
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