Terrestrial Geophysics Project Officer

Why join us?

Bringing together leading minds and practitioners in the sector, Wessex Archaeology is a trusted archaeology and heritage service provider and educational charity. From our network of international offices, we work in partnership with our clients to deliver sustainable solutions to manage the historic environment - above ground, below ground and underwater. We are committed to our social impact. This means using the knowledge and connections we make through our commercial activities as a catalyst to engage the communities in which we work.

Join us and you’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to shaping a better future for our staff, the sector and the world. As well as having knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues, you’ll have an opportunity to access a variety of fascinating and high-profile projects and develop your skills and knowledge along the way.

The role – what’s involved?

An opportunity has arisen for an additional geophysicist to join the Geoservices Team. You’ll be leading and motivating teams working on a range of large-scale, significant infrastructure projects across the UK. You’ll be responsible for inspiring your team to achieve the highest possible standards.

You’ll have an excellent understanding of health safety and wellbeing policies and a firm commitment to ensuring safe working practices. As well as managing and supervising surveys, you’ll play a critical part in successful communication with colleagues and stakeholders. With strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, you’ll be confident preparing and checking survey data and reports.

Main responsibilities will include:

• To be responsible for the delivery and management of a comprehensive range of geophysical surveys (gradiometer, resistivity, GPR, EM, ERT) across the UK.
• To aid in design and set up of surveys.
• To prepare, check, edit, collate, and process digital data.
• To interpret the geophysical data and produce an informed and considered technical report based upon the results.
• Quality control of data from sites as well as the interpretation and reports of peers.
• To ensure the preparation of client reports is carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, planning policy, and current national guidance.

Essential requirements:  

• Educated to at least degree level in an appropriate subject or to hold demonstrable experience to an equivalent level and ideally a post-graduate qualification in Geophysics or a related discipline.
• Experience processing, interpreting, and reporting on geophysical data.
• A comprehensive understanding of all aspects of health & safety associated with fieldwork.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable:  

• Experience of providing quality assurance and editing of project deliverables.
• Technically astute and have experience in tendering, design, planning, management, and delivery of projects.
• Have membership of an appropriate accredited professional body and have a full UK Driving Licence.

What can you look forward to?

Our focus is on creating a collaborative culture where people can thrive, develop and where safety and wellbeing come first. From anonymising candidate data in our recruitment process to continuous improvements in our benefits, we’re committed to creating a safe, fair and inclusive working environment.

We offer:

Full details of our benefits package are available on our website.

How to apply 

Interested in working with us? For all the details about how to apply visit Vacancies | Wessex Archaeology

Email your completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form by 23 July 2024 wa.applications@wessexarch.co.uk All applications will be acknowledged within 2 weeks of the closing date. If you have questions about the role, then please contact Tom Richardson t.richardson@wessexarch.co.uk  

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and aim to be supportive in our recruitment and employment practices. Please let us know if you need any special arrangements or adjustments in the application or interview process.

Successful candidates must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK by the start of their employment.