Overview
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.
As a Geophysicist, you will conduct and oversee magnetometry surveys for various projects, primarily in Southern England. Your responsibilities will include developing Written Schemes of Investigation, liaising with team members, clients, and stakeholders, travelling to survey sites, collecting high-quality data, maintaining equipment, processing and interpreting data, preparing comprehensive reports, and archiving project data.
Responsibilities
* Conduct and oversee magnetometry surveys for various projects, ensuring high-quality data collection and reporting.
* Develop Written Schemes of Investigation and liaise with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
* Travel to survey sites, maintain equipment, and ensure data integrity from collection to archiving.
* Process, interpret, and report on geophysical data; prepare comprehensive project reports and archive data.
About You
* Highly motivated with passion for and knowledge of British archaeology and relevant legislation, planning policy and guidance for geophysical surveys.
* Some professional experience in magnetometry surveys; proficiency in software such as TerraSurvey.
* Proven ability to interpret geophysical data and write reports.
* Membership (or working towards membership) of CIfA at Associate level.
* Full, clean UK driving license is essential.
* Optional: experience of other geophysical surveys is desirable.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees 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 development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. We provide effective solutions that translate clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans, and efficient designs based on technical excellence and market insights.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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