Senior Geophysicist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; South Stoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Site bonuses and annual bonus

Flexible working options

Access to company vehicles

Support towards professional chartersh

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Oxfordshire is seeking a Senior Geophysicist to join a specialist team delivering high-quality geophysical surveys across sectors. You will design, acquire and interpret data to support engineering, environmental, and infrastructure projects, with hands-on use of GPR, resistivity and magnetometry.

This role offers a mix of fieldwork and office-based analysis, with opportunities for survey planning, data processing, reporting, and career development through a supportive

Qualifications

• Degree in Geophysics, Geology or related discipline.
• Experience with geophysical survey techniques desirable.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors.
• Full UK Driving Licence and 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

Geophysics

Data interpretation

Report writing

Fieldwork experience

Willing to travel

Education

Degree in Geophysics or Geology

Tools

Ground penetrating radar (GPR)

Electrical resistivity

Magnetometry

Job description

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 Oxfordshire, 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 Oxfordshire 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
• 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.