Senior Geophysicist

Job Title

Senior Geophysicist

Office based with approx. 10% fieldwork at sites throughout the UK

Around £50kpa + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Credit Card

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.

• 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, Geo Giga, Surf Seis, Res2
  
  Dinv, 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.

• 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.