Senior Geophysicist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Wytham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension scheme

Site bonuses and annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working options

Access to company vehicles

Support towards professional chartersh

Hybrid working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Geophysicist based in Oxfordshire, delivering high-quality geophysical surveys across sectors. The role offers a strong balance of fieldwork and office analysis with clear progression and hybrid working options.

You will design, acquire, and interpret geophysical data using techniques such as ground penetrating radar, resistivity, and magnetometry to identify subsurface features and support engineering and archaeological projects.

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
• Full Right to Work in the UK Permanently.

Responsibilities

• Conducting geophysical surveys and site data collection.
• Processing and interpreting geophysical datasets.
• Producing clear, concise technical reports.
• Supporting project planning and delivery.

Skills

Geophysics

Field data collection

Data interpretation

Report writing

Driving licence

Education

Geophysics degree

Geology degree

Job description

Senior Geophysicist

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 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 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
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working options
• Access to company vehicles
• Support towards professional chartership
• Hybrid working

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position