Geophysicist

RSK Geosciences; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy as a Geophysicist in Helsby. This full-time role involves working with an experienced team, utilizing various geophysical techniques, and mentoring junior staff. RSK Geosciences offers a rewarding career with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Regular training and career development

Access to mental health support

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as a Near Surface Geophysicist.
• Competent in geophysical techniques and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Work under guidance of Principal Geophysicist.
• Prepare and undertake site work using geophysical techniques.
• Manage ongoing projects and liaise with clients.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Education

Near Surface Geophysicist

Tools

GPR

ERT

Seismic Refraction

AutoCAD

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The Vacancy

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The Vacancy

RSK Geosciences are recruiting for a Near Surface Geophysicist to join the team based in Helsby. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, oil companies and local authorities. 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:

• Work within our experienced team under the guidance of the Principal Geophysicist and Team Leader
• Preparation for and undertaking site work using a variety of geophysical techniques, data processing, interpretation, and report production.
• Mentor and/or line manage junior members of the team
• Manage ongoing projects and liaise with clients as required
• Preparing proposals
  
  
  

Qualifications/Experience:

• Near Surface Geophysicist (2-3 years’ experience)
• Competent in use of 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:

• Contributory pension scheme
• A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care
• Regular training and career development
• Access to mental health support
• Professional financial advice
• Discounted gym memberships
  
  
  

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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

About Us

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

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