Senior Geophysicist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 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 chartersh

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Geophysicist in Milton Keynes to design, acquire, and interpret geophysical data for engineering, environmental, and infrastructure projects.

The role balances fieldwork with office analysis, involving GPR, resistivity, and magnetometry, with opportunities for professional development and chartership support within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geophysics, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Experience with geophysical survey techniques (desirable).
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Geophysical surveys

Data interpretation

Report writing

Site safety

Education

Geophysics or Geology degree

Tools

Ground penetrating radar

Resistivity

Magnetometry

Job description

Senior Geophysicist

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £35,000 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 Senior Geophysicist to join a specialist team in Milton Keynes, delivering high-quality geophysical surveys across a wide range of sectors.

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

This Senior Geophysicist role in Milton Keynes 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. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.