TerraDat Geophysics
Cardiff, UK
TerraDat Geophysics is one of Europe's leading specialist independent geophysical survey companies, providing geophysical contracting and consulting services to clients in the energy, geotechnical, civil engineering, mineral, archaeological, and environmental industries.
We specialise in shallow terrestrial geophysical survey techniques, including Microgravity, Ground Penetrating Radar, Magnetics, Electro-magnetics, Seismic and Resistivity profiling, as well as geomatic surveys utilising Terrestrial LiDAR and UAV photogrammetry. We have one of the largest shallow geophysical survey equipment resources in the UK private sector, and continue to grow in response to exciting and innovative new applications.
Job Description
TerraDat welcomes applications for a Project/Senior Project Geophysicist to join the team at our head office in Cardiff. In this role, you will be expected to undertake the acquisition and analysis of geophysical data, which may be done as part of a team or by managing a field crew. The site work will be in a range of environments, mainly around the UK but occasionally abroad. You will require the ability to process and interpret geophysical data and write technical reports to an excellent standard.
Responsibilities
Aid in the design of geophysical projects
Organisation and management of geophysical surveys
Acquisition and processing of a wide range of geophysical data types, including EM, Magnetic, GPR, Gravity, Resistivity and Seismic
Topographic/GPS surveying
Management and training of junior staff
Client liaison (project planning, presentations and post-job follow-up)
Technical report writing
Contribution to the company's R&D interests
Qualifications/Experience
A good earth science undergraduate degree, preferably in geophysics
Relevant industrial experience OR a postgraduate qualification in geophysics
A thorough understanding of environmental/engineering geophysics
Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge of industry-standard software
Full UK driving licence
Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Coding skills in either Python, MATLAB or R
Location and Package
The position is based in our Cardiff head office.
You will be required to travel to sites across the UK and occasionally abroad
Competitive salary based on candidates' experience
The package includes a company contributory pension scheme
Company health insurance scheme
Profit-related bonus scheme
To apply
Please send a CV and a detailed cover letter to Angharad Matthews (angharad@terradat.co.uk). Closing date for applications is Monday, the 20th of April.
posted: 05 March 2026
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