Senior Geophysicist
7 days ago
Oxford
NO AGENCIES, PLEASE. Why Zetica needs you Zetica is a leading provider of geophysical solutions across multiple sectors. We offer a collaborative and technically challenging environment where innovation and professional growth are encouraged. This is your opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge team and further develop your career in geophysical surveying. Are you ready to lead complex, high-impact geophysical projects across the UK and beyond? Zetica is seeking an ambitious Senior Geophysicist to drive innovation, uphold technical excellence, and mentor the next generation of geophysicists. This is a unique position straddling academic excellence and commercial integrity. What you'll be doing: Technical & Project Leadership • Lead the planning and design of geophysical surveys, from proposal stage to execution., • Provide input on complex technical challenges and guide project teams through successful delivery. Data Analysis & Reporting • Oversee the processing, interpretation, and reporting of high-value geophysical projects., • Ensure technical outputs are clear, data-driven, and aligned with client objectives. Fieldwork Oversight • Ensure data quality and integrity during fieldwork., • Provide support to field teams and lead on technically demanding site investigations when required. Quality Assurance & Innovation • Maintain Zetica’s high standards for project quality and delivery., • Introduce and apply innovative techniques and workflows where appropriate. Cross-Sector Project Leadership • Manage projects across core business areas:, • Transport infrastructure, • Engineering/geotechnical, • Environmental and geological surveys, • UXO detection, • Utility mapping Mentorship & Team Development • Support the development of staff and share technical knowledge across the team. Travel & Fieldwork • Primarily office-based, but may include some travel for project delivery, and to meet customers Requirements: Academic Qualifications • Postgraduate degree in Geophysics or a closely related field. Experience • Significant hands-on experience in near-surface, high-resolution geophysics., • Proven ability to lead large-scale and technically complex projects., • Strong track record of team leadership and technical delivery. Technical Expertise • Practical experience with a wide range of geophysical techniques:, • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), • Electromagnetics (EM), • Magnetometry, • Microgravity, • Electrical methods (e.g. resistivity, induced polarisation), • Seismic methods (e.g. refraction, surface wave analysis) Software Skills • Proficiency in software such as Oasis Montaj, GeoGiga, SurfSeis, Res2Dinv, Zond, Aarhus Workbench or similar., • Experience with Python for data processing and automation is highly desirable., • Competence in GIS/CAD tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Microstation, ArcGIS, QGIS). Key Skills Leadership & Communication • Strong leadership with excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to present technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strategic Thinking • Innovative and forward-looking, with a strong interest in R&D and advancing the discipline of applied geophysics. Interested? Apply now and be part of our expert team.