Senior Geophysicist

Senior Geophysicist

Location: Oxford

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000

Are you looking to join a fast-growing Geophysical Specialist Company where you can develop your career and expand your knowledge?

About the Role

As a Senior Geophysicist, you'll support subsurface investigations from instruction through to data interpretation and reporting.

The role involves acquiring and analysing borehole geophysical data, contributing to ground models, and supporting site investigations across brownfield and greenfield projects.

A mix of site and office work, with opportunities to develop and progress.

What's on Offer

• 25 days' annual leave in addition to UK bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution based on gross salary
• Company profit share scheme
• Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and other medical expenses
• Extra pay for site work and field assignments
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Inclusive, collaborative workplace as an Equal Opportunities Employer
• Supportive and experienced team with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Plan and design geophysical surveys, delivering robust technical solutions from bid stage through to completion
• Supervise field activities to ensure high data quality and adherence to technical standards, with site support as required
• Lead the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of complex geophysical data, producing clear and reliable outputs
• Uphold quality assurance standards, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget while encouraging innovation
• Contribute across sectors including infrastructure, engineering, environmental investigations, UXO, and utilities
• Support and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing technical guidance
• Carry out occasional fieldwork in the UK and overseas as project needs dictate

What We're Looking for

• Education: Postgraduate qualification in geophysics or a closely related field
• Experience: 7+ years in near-surface geophysics, with proven experience delivering complex projects and leading teams
• Technical Capability: Strong working knowledge of key methods including GPR, EM, magnetometry, microgravity, electrical (resistivity, IP), and seismic techniques (refraction and surface waves)
• Software Skills: Proficient with recognised processing and interpretation packages (such as Oasis Montaj, GeoGiga, SurfSeis, Res2Dinv, Zonde, Aarhus Workbench or equivalent). Experience with Python and GIS/mapping tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, QGIS) is beneficial
• Leadership & Communication: Effective leader with clear communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to varied audiences

If you're looking to progress your career in geophysics, we'd be keen to hear from you-apply now.

Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position