Junior Geophysicist

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; 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 in Leeds is seeking a Junior Geophysicist to join a specialist team delivering high-quality geophysical surveys across varied sectors. The role combines fieldwork with office-based analysis, offering clear progression and flexibility.

As part of the team you will be involved in design, acquisition, and interpretation of geophysical data to support engineering, environmental, and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• A degree in Geophysics, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Experience with geophysical survey techniques is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK; willingness to travel and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Geophysical survey techniques

Willingness to travel / outdoor work

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Geophysics, Geology, or a related discipline

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Resistivity

Magnetometry

Job description

Junior Geophysicist

Location: Leeds

Salary: £30,500 to £33,000 per Annum

Permanent Opportunity

This is a permanent role.

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

As a Junior 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 Junior Geophysicist to work on varied and technically challenging sites.

This Junior Geophysicist role in Leeds 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