Senior Geophysicist

RSK Group
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1 month ago
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RSK Geosciences are recruiting for a Senior Geophysicist to join the team based in Southampton. This is a full-time, permanent position.

This is a great opportunity to join the well-established Geophysics team with a reputation for delivering high quality surveys for near surface environmental and industrial applications across the UK and abroad.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic candidate to be part of our thriving Geoscience business and develop their career within the successful RSK Group.

RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing employees to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

  • Survey design and proposal preparation
  • Taking a lead role in undertaking site work using a variety of geophysical techniques
  • Manage others in data processing, interpretation and report production tasks
  • Mentor and line manage junior members of the team
  • Deliver training to help development and growth of the team

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Near Surface Geophysicist (5 to 7 years’ experience)
  • Competent in use of near surface GPR, ERT, Seismic Refraction, MASW, Microgravity, Magnetics and Electromagnetic instrumentation.
  • Experienced in processing data for the above techniques.
  • Competent user of High Precision GPS, Total Stations.
  • Competent user of 2D AutoCAD
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong IT skills including Excel, CAD and some programming would be an advantage
  • Must hold a UK driving license
  • Must be prepared to travel and stay away from home when required

Salary and Benefits:

  • £Competitive
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Free life assurance cover
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
  • We encourage Continuing Professional Development and, as a Registered Practice with the Geological Society or Institute of Civil Engineers, we are committed to supporting candidates along the pathway to Chartership.

#Geoscience #rskfamily #Recruitment

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.


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