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Permanent

Senior Geophysicist

Penguin Recruitment
Oxford
money-bag £45000 - £50000/annum
Posted: 22 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 21 November 2026
Ref: 225754061

Senior Geophysicist

Location: Oxford
Salary: -45,00060,000 per annum
Type: Full-time, permanent



The Role

An established geophysical consultancy is looking for a Senior Geophysicist to join its team in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced geophysicist to take a leading role in delivering a range of geophysical surveys and investigations across multiple sectors.

The position will combine technical project delivery with client-facing responsibilities, including managing client relationships, providing technical advice and supporting business development.



Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage and deliver geophysical surveys and investigations from initial scoping through to final reporting.
  • Undertake and oversee data acquisition, processing, interpretation and quality assurance.
  • Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients and project stakeholders.
  • Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing technical guidance and developing long-term relationships.
  • Manage project budgets, programmes and resources to ensure successful delivery.
  • Support and mentor junior geophysicists and contribute to the development of the wider team.
  • Contribute to tenders, fee proposals and business development activities.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality ground investigation solutions.


Requirements

  • Degree in Geophysics, Geoscience or a related discipline.
  • Significant experience in applied geophysics, ideally within a consultancy environment.
  • Strong understanding of geophysical survey methods, data processing and interpretation.
  • Experience managing projects and communicating technical findings to clients.
  • Excellent report-writing, communication and organisational skills.
  • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.


The Opportunity

  • Salary of -45,00060,000, depending on experience.
  • Varied projects across a range of sectors and applications.
  • A client-facing role with opportunities to develop commercial and technical expertise.
  • Scope to take on greater project leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
  • Ongoing professional development within an established specialist consultancy.

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