PROJECT/SENIOR PROJECT GEOPHYSICIST (FULL-TIME)

TerraDat UK Ltd.
Cardiff
1 day ago
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TerraDat Geophysics is one of Europes leading specialist independent geophysical survey companies, providing geophysical contracting and consulting services to clients in the energy, geotechnical, civil engineering, mineral, archaeological, and environmental industries.

We specialise in shallow terrestrial geophysical survey techniques, including Microgravity, Ground Penetrating Radar, Magnetics, Electro-magnetics, Seismic and Resistivity profiling, as well as geomatic surveys utilising Terrestrial LiDAR and photogrammetry. We have one of the largest shallow geophysical survey equipment resources in the UK private sector and continue to grow in response to exciting and innovative new applications.

Job Description

TerraDat welcomes applications for aProject/Senior Project Geophysicistto join the team at our head office in Cardiff. In this role, you will be expected to undertake the acquisition and analysis of geophysical data, which may be done as part of a team or by managing a field crew. The site work will be in a range of environments, mainly around the UK but occasionally abroad. You will require the ability to process and interpret geophysical data and write technical reports to an excellent standard.

Responsibilities

  1. Aid in the design of geophysical projects
  2. Organisation and management of geophysical surveys
  3. Acquisition and processing of a wide range of geophysical data types, including EM, Magnetic, GPR, Gravity, Resistivity and Seismic
  4. Topographic/GPS surveying
  5. Management and training of junior staff
  6. Client liaison (project planning, presentations and post-job follow-up)
  7. Technical report writing
  8. Contribution to the companys R&D interests

Qualifications/Experience

  1. Either an MSc in geophysics plus postgraduate industrial experience OR a thorough understanding of environmental/engineering geophysics
  2. Excellent interpersonal skills
  3. Knowledge of industry-standard software
  4. Full UK driving licence
  5. Coding skills in either Python, MATLAB or R
  6. Experience in commercial environmental and/or geotechnical site investigation

Location and Package

The position is based in our Cardiff head office.

You will be required to travel to sites across the UK and occasionally abroad

Competitive salary based on candidates experience

Package includes company contributory pension scheme

Company health insurance scheme

Profit-related bonus scheme

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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