Geophysicist

Stantec; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Geophysicist to join their Reading or Bristol office. The role involves conducting magnetometry surveys and liaising with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of British archaeology and legislation, experience with magnetometry surveys, and be proficient in relevant software. A clean UK driving license is essential. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration on significant projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conducting magnetometry surveys.
• Full, clean UK driving license required.
• Experience in other geophysical surveys is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise magnetometry surveys for various projects.
• Develop Written Schemes of Investigation.
• Liaise with team members and clients.
• Travel to survey sites as required.
• Collect and maintain high-quality data.
• Interpret geophysical data and prepare reports.
• Archive project data for future reference.

Skills

Knowledge of British archaeology

Proficient in TerraSurvey

Ability to interpret geophysical data

Strong communication skills

Education

Membership of CIfA at Associate level

Tools

TerraSurvey

Job description

Overview

Stantec UK is looking for a geophysicist to join our expanding team in our Reading or Bristol offices (other southern England offices may also be considered). The geophysicist will carry out and supervise magnetometry surveys for a range of projects, ensuring that they are completed to a high standard. The team carries out surveys across the UK, with a focus on our major water, highways, and infrastructure clients.

The Geophysical Survey Team is part of Stantec's wider Archaeology and Heritage Team, which provides high-quality historic environment consultancy advice and delivery of technical documents for all types of schemes, from small through to nationally important schemes. There would be opportunities to gain experience in this area as part of this role.

As a Geophysicist, you will conduct and oversee magnetometry surveys for various projects, primarily in Southern England. Your responsibilities will include developing Written Schemes of Investigation, liaising with team members, clients, and stakeholders, travelling to survey sites, collecting high-quality data, maintaining equipment, processing and interpreting data, preparing comprehensive reports, and archiving project data.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and supervise magnetometry surveys for a range of projects.
• Develop Written Schemes of Investigation.
• Liaise with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Travel to survey sites as required.
• Collect high-quality data and maintain survey equipment.
• Process and interpret geophysical data and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Archive project data for records and future reference.

About You / Qualifications

• You will be a highly motivated individual with a passion for and sound multi-period knowledge of British archaeology and legislation, planning policy and guidance relevant to geophysical surveys.
• You will have some professional experience in magnetometry surveys.
• You should be proficient in software such as TerraSurvey and have a proven ability to interpret geophysical data and write reports.
• You should hold (or be working towards) membership of CIfA at Associate level.
• A full, clean UK driving license is essential.
• Experience of other geophysical surveys is desirable (optional).

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering and managing development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide solutions that translate clients’ visions into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and market insights. We are committed to clean growth and meeting the needs of future communities.

Equal Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Building an inclusive work environment is a key factor in our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. If you need any adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please contact careers.UK&[e-mail] and we will discuss how we can support you.

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