Senior or Principal Marine Geoscientist/Geophysicist
Anglo Technical Recruitment
United Kingdom
Permanent
Full-time
23 days ago
Job descriptionOur client is a major design, engineering and project management consultancy who has been rapidly growing within various sectors. They have a great opportunity in their UK team for an ambitious Marine Geoscientist, Energy Geoscientist or Marine Geophysicist to join their experienced and dynamic team, to help deliver a range of projects, primarily in the offshore renewables sector. This role is located in Epsom, London or Glasgow.Your day-to-day role may include the following activities:- Acting as Technical Lead and checker for Marine Geoscience, Offshore Ground Modelling and Marine Geophysics related projects.- Leading the integration of marine geoscience datasets (e.g., bathymetry, seismic reflection data, geotechnical data, etc.) for the development of ground models.- Leading the interpretation of seismic reflection survey data (SBP, SUHRS and MUHRS).- Loading and QC of offshore geophysical survey data.- Interpretation of borehole, CPT and vibrocore data.- Geohazard Identification and Evaluation.- Ground model reporting.- GIS based analysis of geophysical, geospatial and geotechnical data and data management.- Mentoring of junior team members in marine geoscience and offshore ground modelling workflows.RequirementsThe successful applicant will be a Marine Geoscientist or Marine Geophysicist with a proven track record and with between five- and ten-years’ post-graduate industry and/or academic experience.Candidates should have:- A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc or equivalent) with geophysics and marine geoscience content.- Strong applied background and experience in Marine Geology, Geoscience and/or Geophysics.- Experience of acting as a Marine Geoscientist or Marine Geoscientist in a related field, such as offshore renewables, offshore geophysical survey, research or O&G.- Understanding of offshore geophysical data types including sidescan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler and ultra-high resolution seismic.- Ability to interpret shallow seismic reflection data, including seismic facies analysis and sequence stratigraphy. Willingness to mentor junior staff members in seismic interpretation workflows.- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.- Strong ability to assess complex geological problems and understanding of Quaternary regional geological processes.- Strong ability to communicate the rationale for interpretations.- Understanding of the integration and interpretation of CPT, borehole and vibrocore data into geological ground models.- Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team on offshore 3D ground modelling projects.- Experience in the use of seismic interpretation software.- Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.The following qualities are desirable:- Doctoral degree or equivalent experience is an advantage.- Experience or academic background in the geology of glaciated terrains and glacial depositional environments.- Experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software (ArcGIS, QGIS or similar).- Working towards chartership with the Geological Society of London (GSL).- Experience in the use of IHS Kingdom or DUG Insight software.- Experience of planning, scoping and specification of marine geophysical and/or geotechnical site investigations.- Experience in carrying out offshore geophysical and geotechnical surveys.
