Geophysicist
Listed on 2026-10-27
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Engineering
Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance & Protection
At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.
We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About the OpportunityWe are looking for a motivated Junior Geophysicist with at least two years of professional experience to join our Subsurface Solutions team within the Earth and Environmental Operations Area. You will bridge the gap between complex data collection and practical engineering solutions, supporting environmental, defence and energy projects.
This is a hybrid role involving hands-on field data acquisition, advanced processing, and technical reporting.
You will be working within a multidisciplinary team with specialities in low strength sedimentary rock, high strength rock and Quaternary geology, and in disciplines ranging from hydrogeology, land quality, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology and geoscience related safety case work. Much of the work we undertake involves siting, site characterisation, site descriptive models and understanding subsurface conditions and hazards. In addition, you will be encouraged to work with the wider Amentum community to further strengthen the team's capabilities.
You will also gain experience in complex bid preparation, project management and technical planning. As a result, we are looking for people who have the passion and drive to be involved with major projects with strong adaptability, prioritisation and team working skills.
Whilst much of our work is focussed on exciting projects that form part of Amentum's Energy, Environment and Defence businesses. We would be interested in candidates with experience in carbon capture and storage (CCS) and geothermal energy, which could compliment future growth opportunities.
What You'll Do:- Field Data Acquisition:
Lead and support geophysical surveys using in-house survey equipment such as ERI, GPR, EM and HVSR. - Site Investigation:
Assist in the design of survey programmes to identify subsurface risks like voids, utilities, or varying bedrock depth and integrate findings with geotechnical and geoenvironmental teams planning intrusive investigations. - Support the design of third party onshore surveys such as MASW, 2D reflection and refraction, wireline and cross-hole seismic, providing field supervision.
- Support the design of third party near-shore marine surveys such as SBP, Magnetometer, 2D reflection and refraction, providing field supervision (offshore certification and training provided).
- Data Processing and interpretation:
Utilise industry-standard software ( Res2DInv, Geolitix) to process raw field data into actionable models. - Assist with the interpretation of 2D and 3D seismic datasets (IHS Kingdom). Conduct structural analysis and fault mapping using geophysical, borehole, and field data and integrate with other datasets to support subsurface evaluations.
- Develop an understanding of the underlying requirements of our clients, and how we can meet those requirements.
- Reporting:
Technical writing of factual and interpretive reports, ensuring high-quality visualisations and clear recommendations. - Safety &…
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