Geophysicist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK consultancy is seeking an experienced Geophysicist to join their Glasgow team. The role involves planning and conducting ground investigations, preparing technical reports, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and practical field experience, along with strong analytical skills. This position offers excellent growth potential within a supportive team environment and is a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in field investigation, logging, sampling, or geophysical assessment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret ground conditions confidently.
• Full right to work in the UK and a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver ground investigations and site assessments.
• Conduct soil characterization and slope stability checks.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports.
• Liaise with clients and contractors to provide solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Field investigation experience

Geophysical assessment

Education

Degree in geology, geophysics, geotechnical engineering, or environmental science

Job description

Geophysicist

Location: Glasgow

Reference: BY155961
Salary: £27,000 – £34,000

A well-established UK consultancy providing geo-environmental, geotechnical and land-stability services to developers, contractors, local authorities and design teams are seeking an experienced geophysicist to join the team. The company offers practical, cost-effective solutions across contaminated land, ground investigation, mining-risk assessment, remediation and validation.

The Geophysicist Role:

• Planning and delivering ground investigations, geotechnical monitoring and site assessments

• Conducting soil and ground characterisation, infiltration/permeability testing, slope stability checks and exploratory probing

• Carrying out contaminated-land and mining-risk assessments, and contributing to remediation strategies

• Preparing clear, high-quality technical reports

• Liaising with clients, contractors and regulators to provide practical, commercially focused solutions

The Geophysicist selected will have:

• A degree in geology, geophysics, geotechnical engineering, environmental science or similar

• Practical experience in field investigation, logging, sampling, or geophysical/geo-environmental assessment

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret ground conditions confidently

• Full right to work in the UK
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Live in or near to Glasgow

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a respected, technically strong consultancy with a wide project portfolio and supportive team environment. You will work on diverse developments, from brownfield land to complex ground, with excellent scope for technical growth and career progression

If you are interested in this or other Environmental/Geophysicist roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on [e-mail] or call 01792 957381. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.