Our client is one of the world’s most respected energy and civil services consultancies. They have a requirement for a Senior Energy Geoscientist to join their growing team on a permanent basis and to help support their increasing portfolio and workload. This role is located in Epsom, Glasgow or London. Job Description: Your day-to-day role may include the following activities: - Acting as Technical Lead and checker for Marine Geoscience, Offshore Ground Modelling and Marine Geophysics related projects. - Leading the integration of marine geoscience datasets (e.g., bathymetry, seismic reflection data, geotechnical data, etc.) for the development of ground models. - Leading the interpretation of seismic reflection survey data (SBP, SUHRS and MUHRS). - Loading and QC of offshore geophysical survey data. - Interpretation of borehole, CPT and vibrocore data. - Geohazard Identification and Evaluation. - Ground model reporting. - GIS based analysis of geophysical, geospatial and geotechnical data and data management. - Mentoring of junior team members in marine geoscience and offshore ground modelling workflows.
Requirements
- A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc or equivalent) with geophysics and marine geoscience content. - Strong applied background and experience in Marine Geology, Geoscience and/or Geophysics. - Experience of acting as a Marine Geoscientist or Marine Geoscientist in a related field, such as offshore renewables, offshore geophysical survey, research or O&G. - Understanding of offshore geophysical data types including sidescan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler and ultra-high resolution seismic. - Ability to interpret shallow seismic reflection data, including seismic facies analysis and sequence stratigraphy. Willingness to mentor junior staff members in seismic interpretation workflows. - Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. - Strong ability to assess complex geological problems and understanding of Quaternary regional geological processes. - Strong ability to communicate the rationale for interpretations. - Understanding of the integration and interpretation of CPT, borehole and vibrocore data into geological ground models. - Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team on offshore 3D ground modelling projects. - Experience in the use of seismic interpretation software. - Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work. The following qualities are desirable: - Doctoral degree or equivalent experience is an advantage. - Experience or academic background in the geology of glaciated terrains and glacial depositional environments. - Experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software (ArcGIS, QGIS or similar). - Working towards chartership with the Geological Society of London (GSL). - Experience in the use of IHS Kingdom or DUG Insight software. - Experience of planning, scoping and specification of marine geophysical and/or geotechnical site investigations. - Experience in carrying out offshore geophysical and geotechnical surveys.