Lead Geophysicist

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Geophysicist to join a venture capital backed, fast-paced, globally expanding company working primarily in the renewable sector. We have ambitious goals to make geophysical and subsea survey more autonomous, using ASVs, AUVs and autonomous ROVs to bring greater efficiencies to our clients.

As the Lead Geophysicist you have overall responsibility for the data collection and processing of side scan sonar, magnetometer and sub bottom profiler data. You are an integral part of the survey and project teams and will contribute subject matter expertise by providing day-to-day geophysics knowledge with an emphasis on delivery excellence. In this role you will ensure project deliverables of SSS, Mag and SBP data are in line with client survey requirements by reviewing the contract documentation, procedures, and method statements, and working closely with the wider project operations team. You will also work closely with the data processing team in combing data sets and providing results to the reports coordinator.

Communication and understanding client requirements are a key aspect of this role supporting the project surveyor with internal and external stakeholders. You may be asked to support projects by attending client meetings and making short trips offshore.

You will also provide technical and commercial input to tenders.

As the department grows you will be the line manager for all other onshore and offshore geophysicists.

This role might be for you if:

• Are already an experienced geophysicist
• Are an experienced marine survey professional looking to move into an onshore role
• Have an interest in developing new and innovative ideas to challenge existing methodologies
• You are looking for a new and exciting challenge where you can make your mark and shape your career in a growing company.

• Lead the geophysics discipline within Rovco
• Provide guidance on best industry practice
• Advise on best equipment and software choices for geophysical data acquisition and processing
• Creation of acquisition logs and reporting templates and other appropriate documentation
• Support the mobilisation and acquisition of geophysical data sets
• Lead the processing, integration, interpretation and QC of geophysical data sets into final deliverables
• Advise on best practice for, and lead on integrating data sets with 3rd party data such as ground truthing, geotechnical or environmental surveys
• QC of survey mobilisation, operations and final reports
• Provide technical excellence input into the development of machine learning tools for data processing and holistic site interpretation
• Assist projects to be completed in a safe and efficient manner, in line with contractual requirements, and delivered on projected margin levels
• Support the tendering process in identifying project reporting requirements and the methods by which Rovco can meet them, including equipment, software, budgets and schedules
• Assist with line planning and other project preparations
• Manage time and resources required to meet reporting requirements for each project
• Work with the data processing teams to meet project timelines and data requirements, providing QC where appropriate
• Work closely with the project surveyor on project deliverables
• Assist the wider survey team to ensure data is collected according to contractual and company specifications
• Assist Survey Manager in maintaining UpToDate departmental documentation
• Lead and manage staff and contractor geophysicists within your team

• A solid understanding of survey principles and marine survey techniques
• Strong experience of SSS, Mag, SBP mobilisation and data acquisition
• Operational experience in UXO, hydrographic and geophysical surveys
• Advanced processing and interpretation skills in SSS, Mag and SBP data
• An understanding of hydrographic data acquisition and processing and its inter-relationship with geophysics data sets
• Experience in writing reports for survey activities
• Interest in innovative and disruptive survey technology
• B.Sc./HND in Geophysics or equivalent
• 5+ years relevant experience as Senior Geophysicist / Party Chief
• GIS experience

• Experience of ROV survey mobilisation, data acquisition and inspection
• Operational experience in Inspection, pipeline, cable DOB, offshore construction survey
• 2+ years relevant experience as a Lead Geophysicist

• Flexible, hybrid working so you can work when is best for you
• Flexible working options including compressed hours.
• Hybrid working, up to 3 days working from home.
• 33 Days Annual Leave
• Private medical insurance, including Dental & Optical.
• Career and learning development through paid courses, conferences and events.
• Curiosity fund – up to £500 to spend on learning which is not role related
• Up to 10% company bonus.
• Pension up to 6% company contribution
• Life assurance paid at 4X salary
• Volunteering day, to give back to your local community.
• Cycle to work scheme