Geophysicist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Stantec UK is looking for a geophysicist to join our expanding team in our Reading or Bristol offices (other southern England offices may also be considered). The geophysicist will carry out and supervise magnetometry surveys for a range of projects, ensuring that they are completed to a high standard. The team carries out surveys across the UK, with a focus on our major water, highways, and infrastructure clients.

The Geophysical Survey Team is part of Stantec’s wider Archaeology and Heritage Team, which provides high-quality historic environment consultancy advice and delivery of technical documents for all types of schemes, from small through to nationally important schemes, and there would be opportunities to gain experience in this area as part of this role.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct and oversee magnetometry surveys for various projects, primarily in Southern England.
2. Develop Written Schemes of Investigation.
3. Liaise with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
4. Travel to survey sites and collect high-quality data.
5. Maintain equipment and process and interpret data.
6. Prepare comprehensive reports and archive project data.

Qualifications:

1. Highly motivated with sound multi-period knowledge of British archaeology and relevant legislation.
2. Professional experience in magnetometry surveys.
3. Proficiency in software like TerraSurvey.
4. Proven ability to interpret geophysical data and write reports.
5. Membership (or working towards membership) of CIfA at Associate level.
6. A full, clean UK driving license is essential.

Whilst optional, experience of other geophysical surveys is desirable.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

ReqID: 6640