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

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Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Geophysicist to join our specialist team in Milton Keynes. The role combines fieldwork with office-based analysis, delivering high-quality geophysical surveys across infrastructure, environmental, and engineering projects.

You will contribute to survey planning, data processing, and reporting while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will design, acquire, and interpret data using techniques such as ground-penetrating

Qualifications

• Degree in Geophysics, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Experience with geophysical survey techniques (desirable).
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors; Full UK Driving Licence; Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Willingness to travel

Outdoor working

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Geophysics/Geology degree

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.