Senior Geophysicist

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.

Apply Now To discuss this strategic technical appointment in absolute confidence, call Simon Cowley on (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed