Geophysicist

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Site bonuses and annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working options

Access to company vehicles

Support towards professional charter-

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Geophysicist for a permanent role in London. You will design, acquire, and interpret geophysical data to support engineering, environmental and infrastructure projects. Travel and outdoor work are expected, with exposure to GPR, resistivity and magnetometry techniques.

The position offers a mix of fieldwork and office analysis, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and clear progression opportunities within a specialist geophysics group.

Qualifications

• A degree in Geophysics, Geology, or a related discipline is required.
• Experience with geophysical survey techniques is desirable.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Full Right to Work in the UK Permanently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geophysical surveys and site data collection.
• Process and interpret geophysical datasets.
• Produce clear, concise technical reports.
• Support survey planning and delivery.

Skills

Geophysical survey techniques

Education

Degree in Geophysics / Geology / related discipline

Tools

Ground penetrating radar

Resistivity

Magnetometry

Job description

Geophysicist

Location: London
Salary: £32,000 to £45,000 per Annum
Permanent Opportunity

Are you looking for a new role in the Geophysical sector that offers clear progression and flexibility? We are looking for a talented Geophysicist to join a specialist team in London, delivering high-quality geophysical surveys across a wide range of sectors.

As a Geophysicist, you will be involved in the design, acquisition, and interpretation of geophysical data to support engineering, environmental, and infrastructure projects. You'll gain hands-on experience using techniques such as ground penetrating radar, resistivity, and magnetometry, helping to identify subsurface features and inform critical project decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for a Geophysicist to work on varied and technically challenging sites.

This Geophysicist role in London offers a strong balance of fieldwork and office-based analysis. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to survey planning, data processing, and reporting. Projects may include utilities mapping, archaeological investigations, and engineering assessments, providing excellent exposure and career development.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting geophysical surveys and site data collection
• Processing and interpreting geophysical datasets
• Producing clear, concise technical reports
• Supporting project planning and delivery

About you:

• Degree in Geophysics, Geology, or a related discipline
• Experience with geophysical survey techniques (desirable)
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Full Right to Work in the UK Permanently

Company benefits:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Site bonuses and annual bonus
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working options
• Access to company vehicles
• Support towards professional chartership

This is a permanent role.