Junior Geophysicist

Murphy Geospatial Group; Kilcullen; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Ownership opportunity

Performance bonus

Fitness and wellbeing reimbursement

Job summary

Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company in Kilcullen is seeking a Junior Geophysicist to join the Subsurface Engineering team. You will post-process and interpret GPR and geophysical data collected in the field, under the Production Manager, with hybrid/remote work after the initial training.

You will work on projects across infrastructure and utilities, developing reporting, schedules, and progress updates while adhering to health and safety and data protection standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geophysics, Geoscience or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Process Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data for projects.
• Manage geophysical projects allocated by the Project Manager.
• Post-process geophysical survey data collected on site.
• Write reports on geophysical findings and recommendations.
• Provide progress updates to the Project Manager.
• Ensure delivery to high quality standards and meet deadlines.
• Support health and safety and data protection policies.

Skills

Field survey design

Data processing

Geophysical interpretation

Report writing

Communications

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Geophysics / Geoscience degree or equivalent

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar

Project management system

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Junior Geophysicist, Kilcullen

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

As part of Woolpert, Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company contributes deep geospatial expertise across Europe, supporting complex infrastructure, property, manufacturing, utilities, and natural‑environment projects through world‑class data capture, verification, and governance.

Position Overview

We are currently recruiting a Junior Geophysicist to join our Subsurface Engineering Department. The role will be responsible for the post processing and interpretation of ground penetrating radar and geophysical data collected in the field and is a great opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience within the utilities sector to work within the expeditious Geospatial industry. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Production Manager and the role will be based in our Head Office in Kilcullen, Co Kildare with the option of Hybrid/ remote working after the initial training period.

What You Will Do

• Processing Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data.
• Management of geophysical projects allocated to you by the Project Manager.
• Post processing of all geophysical survey data collected from site.
• Report writing on geophysical survey findings and recommendations.
• Provide schedule and progress reports to the Project Manager.
• Problem solving solutions to ensure deadlines are maintained.
• Ensure client work is delivered to the highest quality standards and any deviations are rectified with haste and learnings incorporated through after-action reviews.
• Ensure accuracy of all information that is reported on the Project Management system.
• Comply with company health and safety policies and data protection requirements at all times.
• Support innovation of workflows and technology.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

What You Will Bring

• Be fully familiar with field survey design and data acquisition using Ground Penetrating Radar.
• Have excellent data processing, interpretation, report writing and communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• A degree in Geophysics, Geoscience or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• The right to work in Ireland.

Benefits You Will Love

At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package aligned to your experience
• Access to cutting‑edge geospatial technology and industry‑leading tools
• Flexible working options designed to support work–life balance
• Enhanced wellbeing support, including employee assistance initiatives
• Opportunities within a growing, globally connected organisation through our partnership with Woolpert
• Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution

• Fitness and Wellbeing reimbursementprogramme

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, and promote without regard to protected characteristics. For more information, see our EEO resources.

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