Senior/Principal Geoscientist

Geo-4D; Buckland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A geoscience consultancy in Buckland is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Geoscientist to manage projects involving offshore data interpretation and risks evaluation. Applicants should possess at least 5 years of experience in offshore geoscience consultancy and hold an earth sciences degree. Responsibilities include data analysis, team supervision, and business development. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in ArcGIS and knowledge of offshore survey methodologies. Please apply via email with CV and cover letter.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in offshore geoscience consultancy.
• Strong background in engineering geological desk studies.
• Experience with geophysical and geotechnical survey best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage various projects reviewing multidisciplinary data sets.
• Develop engineering geological desk studies and ground models.
• Provide technical supervision of a team of geoscientists.

Skills

Reviewing and interpreting offshore geophysical datasets

Geospatial data management

Technical report writing

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Education

Earth sciences degree

Tools

ArcGIS

S&P Kingdom

DUG Insight

SonarWiz

Oasis Montaj

Job description

Geo-4D Overview

Geo-4D is an independent geoscience consultancy specialist based in Oxfordshire, UK, specialising in offshore geoscience consultancy for renewables projects and subsea cables.

We specialise in analysing and integrating offshore geophysical, geotechnical and geological datasets to allow for accurate characterisation of ground conditions, hazards and constraints for offshore developments from early stage site assessments to asset monitoring analyses.

The Position

Geo-4D seeks an experienced Senior or Principal geoscientist to join its expanding team. The Senior/Principal Geoscientist will manage various projects by reviewing, interpreting, and integrating multidisciplinary data sets to evaluate site conditions and risks.

Additional responsibilities include developing methods for data analysis, guiding personnel and workflow development, preparing tenders, fulfilling project management tasks, supporting business development, and assisting with daily operations alongside technical duties.

Applicants should have a strong background in data integration, engineering geological ground modelling and cable burial risk assessment. It would also be beneficial to have an understanding of foundation engineering, sediment mobility assessments, metocean analyses, cable installation and consenting.

Responsibilities and indicative division of time:

Offshore consultancy – technical (50%)

• Review, process and interpret offshore geophysical and geotechnical datasets
• Develop engineering geological desk studies, CBRAs and ground models
• Technical reporting
• GIS-based geoprocessing, database management, figure and chart creation
• Writing of geophysical and geotechnical survey specifications and scopes of work
• Management and technical optimisation of offshore surveys

Technical and commercial tendering (20%)

Team supervision and project/financial management (20%)

• Provide technical supervision of a small team of geoscientists on a project-by-project basis
• Perform project management duties, including deadline management, financial tracking and budget management

Business development and day-to-day business operations (10%)

• Develop and promote new services, processes and workflows
• Promote services at conferences, exhibitions and client meetings
• Provide input to marketing material

Required Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in an offshore geoscience consultancy, hold an earth sciences degree and have a strong background in:

• Reviewing and interpreting offshore geophysical, geotechnical and geological datasets
• Developing engineering geological desk studies and ground models
• Geotechnical and geophysical survey best practice
• Geospatial data management, geoprocessing and interrogation in ArcGIS (or QGIS)
• Processing and interpretation of offshore datasets in standard software packages, such as S&P Kingdom, DUG Insight, SonarWiz, Seaview, Leapfrog and Oasis Montaj
• Technical report writing and communication skills
• Developing concise and easy-to-understand report figures and charts
• Independent and team-based working, attention to detail and strong self‑checking abilities

Application

Please send CV and cover letter to [e-mail], or apply via this LinkedIn advert.