SUMMARY

At Zetica, Geophysicists play a key role in ensuring technical excellence throughout all phases of near-surface geophysical projects. This includes fieldwork, in-depth data interpretation, and the preparation of clear, accurate reports.
Your experience will grow quickly across this breadth of applications, utilising established and developing techniques and technologies for our wide-ranging client base. You will have access to an enviable inventory of equipment. You will work closely with a team of geophysicists, reporting to the Geophysical Services Manager and the Operations Director. Collaboration with senior geophysicists and administrative staff will be an integral part of your role.

REQUIREMENTS

Being a geophysicist at Zetica will take you into all kinds of working environments. There will be extensive training in all skills, as well as health and safety procedures.
You will need to be physically fit for this position and flexible in your planning. You may need to mobilise at a moment’s notice, and resilience is essential for this role.
You will work with a fantastic team of like-minded, ambitious, and energetic people. You need to be a good team worker, able to take direction as well as lead others when responsible for tasks. You need to understand that Health and Safety lies at the basis of work well and efficiently concluded.

You will need:

• A relevant degree (e.g., Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or related discipline).
• Excellent knowledge of physics first principles.
• A full manual driving license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness to meet the demands of site work, including lifting equipment and walking significant distances.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
• The flexibility to mobilise at short notice and adapt to varying work environments.

The position will involve travel, some international.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £29,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (required)

Experience:

• Earth & Environmental Scientists: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• full clean manual UK driving licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso

You will play a vital role in all stages of geophysical project progression, from initial planning to data collection, reporting, and quality assurance.
You will have a relevant geoscience degree, a thorough understanding of physics, and experience with Autocad and Geosoft Oasis Montaj.
You will be involved in projects across all of Zetica’s departments, including surveys for transport infrastructure and for engineering, geotechnical, geological and environmental purposes as well as unexploded ordnance (UXO) and utility service detection surveys.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Project preparation: Prepare projects based on customer requirements, assessing and agreeing on effective techniques prior to site work, with a focus on quality, customer service, budget, and program constraints.
• Data collection: Competently collect high-quality data using a range of techniques, including electromagnetics, magnetics, radio frequency location, GPR, seismics, ERI. Experience in utility mapping would be advantageous.
• Data processing and analysis: Use specialist geophysical software and drawing packages (e.g., AutoCAD, Oasis Montaj, RES2DINV, GeoGiga, Geolitix) to QC, process, analyse, and interpret data.
• Reporting: You will be experienced in producing clear and concise technical reports, which are project and client specific.
• Compliance: Adhere to Zetica’s health, safety, environmental, and quality policies, leading by example in their application.
• Technical growth: Your existing experience will add to the significant pool of knowledge within the team. You will be able to enhance your skills and knowledge. Zetica will empower and reward innovative thinking while delivering a consistent product.
• Customer interaction: Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.