Senior Geophysicist

Description

• *Cross-Sector Expertise:* Lead projects across Zetica’s core departments, including transport infrastructure, engineering/geotechnical, geological/environmental geophysical surveys, unexploded ordnance detection, and utility service detection. You will drive excellence in a variety of sectors, applying advanced geophysical methodologies and instrumentation.
• *Quality and Innovation:* Maintain and enhance Zetica’s high standards of quality assurance, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget, while incorporating innovative techniques and solutions where applicable.
• *Technical Leadership:* Lead the design and planning of geophysical surveys, providing input on complex technical solutions at the proposal stage, and refining these during project execution. As a senior member of the team, you will oversee the application of advanced geophysical techniques to meet client needs.
• *Fieldwork Oversight:* Oversee data quality and ensure technical integrity throughout fieldwork stages, conducting site visits as required. You will ensure field teams are fully supported, while also leading technically demanding fieldwork when necessary.
• *Mentorship and Development:* As a senior figure within the business, mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance to colleagues, helping to develop the skills and expertise of the wider team.
• *Advanced Data Analysis:* Provide leadership in the processing, interpretation, and reporting stages of projects, taking full responsibility for complex and high-value projects. You will be expected to review outputs and ensure data-driven insights are delivered clearly to clients and internal teams.

Requirements

• United Kingdom (required)
• Experience:* At least 7 years of relevant hands-on experience in high-resolution, near-surface geophysical investigations, with a proven track record of managing complex, large-scale geophysical projects from planning through to delivery. The successful candidate will have significant experience leading teams and overseeing high-value projects.
• Bachelor's (required)
• Geophysics: 5 years (required)
• Strategic Thinking:* A forward-thinking individual who can identify opportunities for innovation and is adept at driving research and development within the geophysics discipline. xlqdzyr
• Electrical methods (e.g., resistivity, induced polarisation)
• Leadership and Communication:* Strong leadership capabilities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to present complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders is essential.
• 25% (preferred)
• Seismic methods (e.g., P- and S-wave seismic refraction, surface wave analysis
• Eynsham (preferred)
• Technical Expertise:* Proficiency in a wide range of geophysical methods, including:
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
• Electromagnetics (EM)
• Software Proficiency:* Expertise in geophysical data processing and interpretation software such as Oasis Montaj, GeoGiga, SurfSeis, Res2Dinv, Zonde, Aarhus Workbench, or similar. Experience with coding in Python for custom data processing and automation is highly desirable, as well as proficiency with GIS and mapping tools like AutoCAD, Microstation, ArcGIS, and QGIS.
• Academic Qualifications:* A postgraduate degree in geophysics or a related field.
• full clean manual driving licence (required)

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Company events
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance