Spectral Geologist

Viridiengroup; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

22 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Company pension

Life Assurance 4x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Unmind app

Visa sponsorship / relocation support

Discount platform access

Job summary

Viridiengroup in Crawley is seeking a Spectral Geologist to interpret hyperspectral data and deliver integrated geology products. You will contribute to high-quality reports and collaborate across the Satellite Mapping team in a hybrid role based at our Crawley office.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Geology or Remote Sensing with 2–3 years of relevant commercial experience and strong Python scripting skills for batch processing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geology or Remote Sensing.
• 2–3 years of relevant commercial experience.
• Strong understanding of spectral geology and workflows.
• Experience interpreting hyperspectral imagery.

Responsibilities

• Interpret hyperspectral imagery and derive products.
• Create data products and comprehensive reports.
• Collaborate with team to integrate results across disciplines.
• Support business development via client interactions and presentations.

Skills

Spectral geology

Remote sensing

Hyperspectral imagery

Python

Education

MSc in Geology or Remote Sensing

Tools

ENVI

ERDAS Imagine

QGIS

Job description

## Spectral GeologistApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Crawley, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101424Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.**Do you want to change the way our clients see geology?**We are looking for a highly talented geologist who specialises in spectral geology to work on our integrated geology projects and perform geological interpretation using satellite remote-sensing datasets.The role involves creating and contributing to high-quality data products and comprehensive reports, while collaborating closely with team members to ensure seamless integration of results across disciplines. You will also support the Geology team by taking on additional tasks as needed and will play a key part in business development by promoting our spectral geology services through client presentations and interactions.**About the Team**You will be part of the Satellite Mapping group, based in our Crawley office, within the Geological Remote Sensing team. The team delivers projects across the Environmental, Oil & Gas, and Minerals markets.Satellite Mapping offers a supportive, close-knit team environment with varied, fast-moving work that enables rapid learning, quick decision-making, and strong visibility for your contributions.With dedicated R&D and processing teams, supported by high-performance computing (HPC) resources, you will be able to deliver spectral geology products efficiently at significant scale, handling large radar, multispectral and hyperspectral datasets, aiding the automation of repeatable workflows, and producing consistent outputs across multiple regions and project areas.**Qualifications:*****Required:**** MSc in Geology, Remote Sensing, or other related discipline* Minimum 2-3 years professional experience in a relevant commercial role* Robust understanding of spectral geology principles and workflows* Demonstrated experience interpreting hyperspectral imagery and derived products* Proficiency with industry standard image processing packages***Desirable:**** Structural geology knowledge/experience* Understanding of mineral systems* Experience in mineral exploration and/or mining geology* Experience with Python, including batch processing**Why work with us?*** Competitive salary commensurate with experience* Annual bonus scheme* Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program* Hybrid working, three days in the office* Company pension with generous employer contribution* Life Assurance 4x annual salary* Employee Assistance Programme* Group Income protection* Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health* A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!* Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year* Cycle purchase scheme* On-site wellness facilities* Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes* Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages* Employee Referral Scheme* Subsidised canteen**Learning and Development** At Viridien, we foster a culture of continuous learning and provide tailored training programs through our Learning Hub, designed to enhance technical, commercial, and personal growth. **We Care About The Environment** We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.**Our Hiring Process**At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.