Geophysicist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Reading is seeking a motivated Geophysicist to conduct and oversee magnetometry surveys across Southern England. This role involves developing investigations, processing data, and preparing reports. Candidates should have professional experience in magnetometry, knowledge of British archaeology, and a full UK driving license. Opportunities to gain further experience in archaeology are included.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in magnetometry surveys.
• Proficiency in interpreting data and writing reports.
• Full, clean UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee magnetometry surveys for various projects.
• Develop Written Schemes of Investigation and liaise with stakeholders.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and archive project data.

Skills

British archaeology knowledge

Interpretation of geophysical data

Proficiency in software like TerraSurvey

Education

Membership or working towards membership of CIfA at Associate level

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, and there would be opportunities to gain experience in this area as part of this role.

Responsibilities

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.

About You

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 also have some professional experience in magnetometry surveys, proficiency in software like TerraSurvey, a proven ability to interpret geophysical data and write reports, and membership (or working towards membership) of CIfA at Associate level. A full, clean UK driving license is also essential.

Whilst optional, experience of other geophysical surveys is desirable.

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