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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.