JUNIOR PROJECT OFFICER

Magnitude Surveys; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geophysical service provider in the UK is seeking a Junior Project Officer to manage the lifecycle of geophysical survey projects. This role includes overseeing complex projects, supervising junior staff, and significant fieldwork. The ideal candidate should have project management skills and geophysical knowledge, providing a perfect opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Profit share bonuses

Up to 8% employer matched pension

Employee discounts at major retailers

Paid site safety certifications

Mental health support

Up to 40% discount on Gym Membership

Free breakfast & beverages in the office

Qualifications

• Experience in managing geophysical survey projects.
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff.
• Capacity for extensive fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from commissioning to closure.
• Supervise complex and non-standard projects.
• Lead fieldwork planning for surveys.

Skills

Project management

Geophysical knowledge

Supervising junior staff

Fieldwork planning

Risk assessment

Job description

Overview

The Junior Project Officer role is for individuals wanting to develop their skills, knowledge, and experience on project management, while further developing their geophysical knowledge and experience.

They are responsible for managing the lifecycle of geophysical survey projects from commissioning, through fieldwork, reporting and project closure. This may entail managing several projects simultaneously, likely at different stages in the project lifecycle. Additional oversight and/or management may be provided on projects that are particularly complex, risky, and/or long in duration.

Capacity for fieldwork should average 40-50% of the time, with an emphasis on supervising complex and/or non-standard projects, and training and development for junior staff members. They are responsible for leading the planning on survey strategies during fieldwork, including large, complex, and non-standard (e.g. GPR, EM, multimethod, etc) projects.

This role will also entail line management of junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of geophysical survey projects from commissioning through fieldwork, reporting and project closure.
• Manage several projects simultaneously at different stages of the lifecycle; provide additional oversight on complex, risky, or long-duration projects as needed.
• Allocate 40-50% fieldwork time, focusing on supervising complex/non-standard projects and training junior staff.
• Lead planning on survey strategies during fieldwork for large, complex, and non-standard projects (e.g. GPR, EM, multimethod).
• Line management of junior staff.

Qualifications / Person Specification

To obtain the full Person Specification please email [e-mail].

Benefits

The Benefits For Working For Us

MS is a diverse company of collaborative individuals creating bespoke and proactive approaches to heritage and non-heritage geophysics. With a focus on integrating techniques that provide unbiased advice and the opportunity for industry development. The Company has grown organically from 3 to over 50 employees over the past 8 years. We work alongside major archaeological contractors on a wide range of exciting projects throughout the UK, including small-scale community surveys and national-scale infrastructure projects. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation and a member of FAME.

• Profit share bonuses
• up to 8% employer matched pension contributions via salary sacrifice
• Employee perks, including discounts at major retailers
• Subsistence and accommodation provided for most surveys (depending on commuting distance from the office)

• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Additional paid leave for Christmas to New Year closure
• Additional annual leave days with length of service

• Field & Office based training
• Clear career progression within the Company
• Paid site safety certifications i.e. CSCS and LANTRA
• Paid professional accreditation i.e. CIfA
• High quality PPE

• Enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental pay
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Company sick pay
• Mental health first aiders at all levels of the Company
• Auto enrolment onto private medical insurance through AXA
• Cash back for Dental & Optical
• Access to 24/7 confidential EAP helpline
• Up to 40% discount on Gym Membership
• Newly renovated office
• Office kitchen, including Free Breakfast & Beverages.

• Travel between office & survey site included within working hours

Commute

• Easy Access to public transport network
• Discounted local train & bus fares
• Option to obtain an EV vehicle through salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Cheap, secure parking nearby

How To Apply

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If you have questions about the role, then please contact Leigh A Garst, Geophysical Services Manager [e-mail]

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