Senior Reservoir Geologist

First Recruitment Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Reservoir Geologist for a contract role based in Crawley. The role focuses on building and sustaining static reservoir models, interpreting complex subsurface data, and developing robust geological solutions for regional and field development projects.

The candidate will work within multidisciplinary teams, provide technical reporting and contribute to tender evaluations while keeping pace with emerging technologies in reservoir modelling and industry

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience as a Reservoir Geologist.
• Mandatory experience with SLB.
• Extensive experience using Petrel for static model construction.
• Strong reservoir characterization and modelling expertise.
• Knowledge of Middle East geology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain static reservoir models using Petrel.
• Apply reservoir geology expertise to regional and field development projects.
• Develop geological interpretations and integrate subsurface data into models.
• Provide geological support to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contribute to technical studies, reviews and model updates.
• Support continuous improvement in service quality and delivery.

Skills

Reservoir geology

Geological modelling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical reporting

Tender evaluation support

Tools

Petrel

Job description

Shape the Future of Reservoir Understanding with Cutting-Edge Geological Modelling

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Reservoir Geologist, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Crawley.

Role Purpose:

• Provide technical support in reservoir geology and static model construction throughout the sales and product and service delivery process.
• Assist with the development of technical job designs and geological modelling solutions.
• Support the identification and implementation of innovative and cost-effective geological modelling techniques.
• Explore opportunities for value-added products and services.
• Consult with technical engineering teams to optimise geological and reservoir modelling workflows.
• Support incident response, recovery, and investigation activities related to reservoir geology.
• Assist in evaluating the technical viability of tenders and project opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry developments.
• Promote new technologies and service offerings within the business.
• Support risk management activities and the application of lessons learned to improve project delivery.
• Provide real-time operational support as required.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain static reservoir models using Petrel.
• Apply reservoir geology expertise to regional and field development projects.
• Develop geological interpretations and integrate subsurface datasets into reservoir models.
• Provide geological support to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contribute to technical studies, project reviews, and model updates.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
• Maintain awareness of competitor technical offerings and industry best practices.
• Engage with professional societies and technical communities.
• Contribute to technical publications, papers, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support collaboration with universities, research organisations, and industry institutions.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• 10-15+ years of experience as a Reservoir Geologist.
• Previous experience with SLB is mandatory.
• Extensive experience using Petrel for static model construction.
• Strong reservoir characterisation and geological modelling expertise.
• Knowledge of Middle East geology is essential.
• Experience working on regional geological modelling projects.
• Strong understanding of subsurface data integration and interpretation.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality technical solutions and continuous improvement.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.