Senior Geophysicist
Job in
Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-22
Listing for:
Penguin Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
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Science
Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Compliance & Protection -
Engineering
Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Compliance & Protection
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Oxford
Salary: £45,000-£60,000 per annum
Type:
Full-time, permanent
The Role
An established geophysical consultancy is looking for a Senior Geophysicist to join its team in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced geophysicist to take a leading role in delivering a range of geophysical surveys and investigations across multiple sectors.
The position will combine technical project delivery with client-facing responsibilities, including managing client relationships, providing technical advice and supporting business development.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, manage and deliver geophysical surveys and investigations from initial scoping through to final reporting.
Undertake and oversee data acquisition, processing, interpretation and quality assurance.
Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients and project stakeholders.
Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing technical guidance and developing long-term relationships.
Manage project budgets, programmes and resources to ensure successful delivery.
Support and mentor junior geophysicists and contribute to the development of the wider team.
Contribute to tenders, fee proposals and business development activities.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality ground investigation solutions.
Requirements
Degree in Geophysics, Geoscience or a related discipline.
Significant experience in applied geophysics, ideally within a consultancy environment.
Strong understanding of geophysical survey methods, data processing and interpretation.
Experience managing projects and communicating technical findings to clients.
Excellent report-writing, communication and organisational skills.
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
The Opportunity
Salary of £45,000-£60,000, depending on experience.
Varied projects across a range of sectors and applications.
A client-facing role with opportunities to develop commercial and technical expertise.
Scope to take on greater project leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
Ongoing professional development within an established specialist consultancy
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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