Principal Geophysicist at Abl Group in Norwich, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

technical review

sensor expertise

process development

project management

client development

quality hse

Build and nurture client relationships, identify new business opportunities and leverage networks, develop client strategies, and convert leads into contracts.
Act as an ambassador for ABL Group and OWC to help us maintain and grow our reputation externally.
Lead complex proposals and / or contract negotiations, including those with third-party suppliers.
Provide technical review and approval of Geophysics related work.
Lead and develop new processes and capabilities.
Survey sensor specific theoretical and applied knowledge, specifically for Multibeam Echosounder, Side Scan Sonar, Magnetometer, Sub-Bottom Profiling, Multichannel Seismic Reflection.
Maintain thought leadership through publications, conferences and professional community engagement.
Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
Provide training and mentoring to other staff in technical, engineering and project management aspects.
Ensure all deliverables adhere to approved policies, procedures and instructions and are consistently upheld to high technical standards.
Be responsible for the Quality & HSE aspects of your work and maintain compliance of all applicable company policies and procedures.
Provide expert advisory services and strategic guidance, ensuring the delivery of optimal solutions to clients.
Plan, manage and execute complex consulting projects, maintaining responsibility across the full project lifecycle.

Requirements

gis

geophysics degree

kingdom

petrel

marine geophysics

offshore

Knowledge of Geophysical interpretation for Ground Modelling for engineering foundation zone applications.
Advanced user of GIS software.
Educated to bachelor’s degree or higher in Geophysics or a related STEM subject.
Experienced in a range of Geophysical and Geoscience consultancy studies, including interpretation reporting, ground modelling, seabed mobility studies, shallow hazard and gas assessments, foundation feasibility studies, technical due diligence, cable routing and burial studies.
Experienced in the scoping, management, supervision, and interpretation of offshore geophysical and geotechnical site investigations.
Advanced user of specialist geophysical interpretation and processing software, such as Kingdom, Sonarwiz, Petrel, RadexPro, DUG Insight.
Knowledge of areas such as marine geophysical data acquisition, processing, and interpretation.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Decades of Experience

Years in the Industry

ABL has accumulated extensive expertise across energy, marine, and infrastructure sectors, enabling them to handle complex global projects with precision.

ABL delivers innovative solutions for some of the most complex projects worldwide, spanning energy, infrastructure, and marine.
The company is renowned for its ability to tackle large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, often combining expertise from multiple sectors.
ABL’s diverse portfolio includes offshore wind, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure projects across the globe.
Specializing in both consulting and design, ABL offers a unique blend of technical expertise and hands-on project delivery.
Their work is critical to advancing sustainable solutions in energy, infrastructure, and marine industries.
ABL’s dedication to high standards ensures each project is executed with precision, even under the most challenging conditions.

Culture + Values

Collaboration

The company emphasizes teamwork and collective effort to achieve common goals.

Trust, openness and kindness

Trust, Openness & Kindness

The company fosters a culture built on mutual trust, transparent communication, and a kind and supportive environment.

Environment + Sustainability

Top 37%

Global EcoVadis Ranking

Achieved bronze rating in EcoVadis assessment, placing the company among the top 37% globally.

Maintains a group-wide emissions tracking programme aligned with GHG Protocol scopes 1, 2, and 3.
Operates a dedicated environmental task force that meets monthly to address six key priorities, including GHG inventory and stakeholder engagement.
Collaborates with the Energy Industries Council as the UK Principal Partner to advance the energy transition.
Committed to UN Global Compact Network UK initiatives focusing on electrification, hydrogen/ammonia, emissions audit and abatement, CCUS, and climate adaptation.
Conducts first-year reporting under the EU Taxonomy and Norwegian Transparency Act.
Develops proprietary emissions-tracking software ('emiTr') to support ports' carbon footprint assessments, aligning with IMO2050 goals.
Aligns strategic objectives with UN Sustainable Development Goals SDG 6, 9, 10, 12, and 15.

Inclusion & Diversity

2023 HR Platform

Launched in 2023

Implemented a group-wide HR and people platform to track and report on diversity efforts.

2023 Survey

First Group-Wide Survey

Conducted the first group-wide diversity and inclusion survey to gather insights and promote understanding.

Mandatory diversity and inclusion training implemented across the Group
Support for Women in Oil & Gas (WeGo) activities in Malaysia to advocate equal opportunity for women

Articles

Asset Integrity Management

Maintenance and Reliability Optimisation

Digital Solutions

North Sea green hydrogen initiative (AquaVentus)

Completion of acquisition of Proper Marine

Role

Description

technical review

sensor expertise

process development

project management

client development

quality hse

Build and nurture client relationships, identify new business opportunities and leverage networks, develop client strategies, and convert leads into contracts.
Act as an ambassador for ABL Group and OWC to help us maintain and grow our reputation externally.
Lead complex proposals and / or contract negotiations, including those with third-party suppliers.
Provide technical review and approval of Geophysics related work.
Lead and develop new processes and capabilities.
Survey sensor specific theoretical and applied knowledge, specifically for Multibeam Echosounder, Side Scan Sonar, Magnetometer, Sub-Bottom Profiling, Multichannel Seismic Reflection.
Maintain thought leadership through publications, conferences and professional community engagement.
Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
Provide training and mentoring to other staff in technical, engineering and project management aspects.
Ensure all deliverables adhere to approved policies, procedures and instructions and are consistently upheld to high technical standards.
Be responsible for the Quality & HSE aspects of your work and maintain compliance of all applicable company policies and procedures.
Provide expert advisory services and strategic guidance, ensuring the delivery of optimal solutions to clients.
Plan, manage and execute complex consulting projects, maintaining responsibility across the full project lifecycle.

Requirements

gis

geophysics degree

kingdom

petrel

marine geophysics

offshore

Knowledge of Geophysical interpretation for Ground Modelling for engineering foundation zone applications.
Advanced user of GIS software.
Educated to bachelor’s degree or higher in Geophysics or a related STEM subject.
Experienced in a range of Geophysical and Geoscience consultancy studies, including interpretation reporting, ground modelling, seabed mobility studies, shallow hazard and gas assessments, foundation feasibility studies, technical due diligence, cable routing and burial studies.
Experienced in the scoping, management, supervision, and interpretation of offshore geophysical and geotechnical site investigations.
Advanced user of specialist geophysical interpretation and processing software, such as Kingdom, Sonarwiz, Petrel, RadexPro, DUG Insight.
Knowledge of areas such as marine geophysical data acquisition, processing, and interpretation.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Decades of Experience

Years in the Industry

ABL has accumulated extensive expertise across energy, marine, and infrastructure sectors, enabling them to handle complex global projects with precision.

ABL delivers innovative solutions for some of the most complex projects worldwide, spanning energy, infrastructure, and marine.
The company is renowned for its ability to tackle large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, often combining expertise from multiple sectors.
ABL’s diverse portfolio includes offshore wind, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure projects across the globe.
Specializing in both consulting and design, ABL offers a unique blend of technical expertise and hands-on project delivery.
Their work is critical to advancing sustainable solutions in energy, infrastructure, and marine industries.
ABL’s dedication to high standards ensures each project is executed with precision, even under the most challenging conditions.

Culture + Values

Collaboration

The company emphasizes teamwork and collective effort to achieve common goals.

Trust, openness and kindness

Trust, Openness & Kindness

The company fosters a culture built on mutual trust, transparent communication, and a kind and supportive environment.

Environment + Sustainability

Top 37%

Global EcoVadis Ranking

Achieved bronze rating in EcoVadis assessment, placing the company among the top 37% globally.

Maintains a group-wide emissions tracking programme aligned with GHG Protocol scopes 1, 2, and 3.
Operates a dedicated environmental task force that meets monthly to address six key priorities, including GHG inventory and stakeholder engagement.
Collaborates with the Energy Industries Council as the UK Principal Partner to advance the energy transition.
Committed to UN Global Compact Network UK initiatives focusing on electrification, hydrogen/ammonia, emissions audit and abatement, CCUS, and climate adaptation.
Conducts first-year reporting under the EU Taxonomy and Norwegian Transparency Act.
Develops proprietary emissions-tracking software ('emiTr') to support ports' carbon footprint assessments, aligning with IMO2050 goals.
Aligns strategic objectives with UN Sustainable Development Goals SDG 6, 9, 10, 12, and 15.

Inclusion & Diversity

2023 HR Platform

Launched in 2023

Implemented a group-wide HR and people platform to track and report on diversity efforts.

2023 Survey

First Group-Wide Survey

Conducted the first group-wide diversity and inclusion survey to gather insights and promote understanding.

Mandatory diversity and inclusion training implemented across the Group
Support for Women in Oil & Gas (WeGo) activities in Malaysia to advocate equal opportunity for women

Articles

Asset Integrity Management

Maintenance and Reliability Optimisation

Digital Solutions

North Sea green hydrogen initiative (AquaVentus)

Completion of acquisition of Proper Marine