Seismic Network Engineer

British Geological Survey (BGS); Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

30 days leave + bank holidays

Job summary

British Geological Survey (BGS) in Edinburgh is seeking a Seismic Network Engineer to provide on-site field engineering support for the seismic monitoring network and oversee real-time system performance. You will monitor data quality, react to failures, and help install stations across the UK.

The role requires readiness for challenging fieldwork, security screening, and potentially access to nuclear facilities. A full UK driving licence and a relevant degree are essential.

Qualifications

• An understanding of engineering systems in electronics, communications, IT or similar (S&I).
• Full UK driving licence, ideally off-road experience (S&I).
• Degree/Diploma in a relevant science/engineering discipline (S&I).
• Good communication skills to explain engineering problems to specialists and non-specialists (S&I).
• Ability to work across the UK and in remote outdoor locations (S&I).
• Ability to work independently and in a team (S&I).
• Ability to plan and prioritise work (S&I).
• Willingness to follow health and safety procedures (S&I).
• Knowledge of instrument testing procedures (S&I).
• Ability to solve technical issues (S&I).
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in geosciences (S&I).

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site field engineering support to the seismic monitoring network.
• Monitor quality and performance of real-time seismic data in collaboration with data analysis staff.
• React to system failures and coordinate repairs.
• Construct and install permanent and temporary seismic stations.

Skills

Field engineering

Electronic/IT systems

Driving licence UK

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in relevant science/engineering

Tools

Instrument testing procedures

Job description

Seismic Network Engineer

Grade: UKRI Pay Band C/S1

Salary: £33,838 per annum

Contract Type: open ended contract

Hours: Full time 37 hours a week (the role attracts a large amount of fieldwork and therefore part time hours are not supported.)

Location: BGS Edinburgh, Heriot Watt University Campus

Closing date: 31st August 2026

Interviews: 17th September 2026

A great benefits package is offered! including an outstanding pension scheme (with a generous employer contribution on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays!

About the role

A vacancy has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Seismic Network Engineer.

Providing on-site field engineering support to the BGSs seismic monitoring network. You will be required to monitor the quality and performance of the real-time seismic monitoring system in co-operation with data analysis staff and react to system failures accordingly. The construction and installation of permanent and temporary seismic stations will also be a significant component of the work.

Please note For this role some of our work involves accessing nuclear facilities. You will be required to undergo periodic security screening/vetting and drug testing.UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during your employment.

The following essential skills criteria for this post will be assessed at shortlist (S) stage, interview (I) stage, or both (S&I).

Essential

• An understanding of engineering systems in an area such as electronics, communications, IT or similar. Ideally, this should be in areas relevant to the key responsibilities of the role and include experience in those areas.(S&I).
• Hold a full driving licence valid in the UK, ideally with off road driving experience (S&I).
• Degree/Diploma in a relevant science/engineering discipline or equivalent work experience. Ideally this should be relevant to the key responsibilities. (S&I).
• Good communication skills and able to communicate engineering problems and concepts to both specialists and non-specialists. (S&I)
• Able to drive yourself across the UK (including at short notice and willing to work in remote outdoor locations in less than ideal conditions which at times can be physically demanding. (S&I)
• Able to work well on own initiative as well as in a team. (S&I)
• Ability to plan and prioritise your work in an environment relevant to the role (S&I)
• Willingness to comply and develop relevant health and safety procedures. Ideally, to include experience of Health and Safety environments similar to those detailed in the key responsibilities (S&I).
• Knowledge of instrument testing procedures (ideally in areas detailed in the key responsibilities, and to ideally to include experience) (S&I).
• Ability to problem solve technical issues (ideal€ly with experience detailed in the key responsibilities) (S&I).
• You will be committed to a diverse and inclusive approach to work in the geosciences. (S&I).

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