Archeological Geophysicist (Assistant Workshop Supervisor)

Magnitude Surveys Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic geophysical company in the UK is seeking an Archaeological Geophysicist (Assistant Workshop Supervisor) to oversee geophysical surveys. The role involves significant outdoor work and management of field assistants, with a commitment to high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in relevant sectors and a full driving license. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including bonuses and professional training.

Benefits

Profit share bonuses

Up to 10% employer matched pension

Employee perks with discounts

Accommodation for surveys

Field & office training

Paid site safety certifications

Access to medical care

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Heritage, Geology or Geophysics sectors.
• Minimum of 1 year demonstrable geophysical survey experience.
• Full UK manual driving license.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers and away from home.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and supervise geophysical field surveys.
• Drive across the UK and stay away during surveys.
• Manage a field assistant and ensure high-quality data collection.

Skills

Geophysical survey experience

Driving skills

Self-motivated and driven

Job description

The primary purpose of the Archaeological Geophysicist (Assistant Workshop Supervisor) role is to undertake and supervise geophysical field surveys, ensuring the jobs are conducted to a high standard and completed within the allocated timescales.

This will require driving across the UK and staying away across the week, planning and executing geophysical surveys, liaising with landowners or other external stakeholders as necessary, undertaking day-to-day equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, completing and signing off site documents and paperwork, ensuring collected data is of a high quality, and managing a field assistant.

The geophysical surveys will mainly be comprised of cart-based (hand-pulled or quad-towed) magnetometer surveys, with potential opportunities for combined electromagnetic induction surveys or ground penetrating radar surveys, dependent on skills and progression.

While the role is primarily fieldwork based (c. 75% of time on average), it will include an office rotation on a semi-regular basis. Office weeks will be based in the Technical Operations Department supporting the company’s technical operations and facilities management by working on, associated projects and tasks. Activities may cover a broad range of IT, electronics, facilities, equipment maintenance and development, or other workshop-related tasks.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years experience in the Heritage, Geology or Geophysics sectors.

Minimum of 1 year demonstrable geophysical survey experience

Full UK manual driving license

Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers & away from home

Self Motivated and Driven

Eligible to work in the UK without restriction

To obtain the full Person Specification please email [e-mail]

The benefits for working for us:

MS is a diverse company of collaborative individuals creating bespoke and proactive approaches to heritage and non-heritage geophysics. With a focus on integrating techniques that provide unbiased advice and the opportunity for industry development.

The Company has grown organically from 3 to over 50 employees over the past 8 years. We work alongside major archaeological contractors on a wide range of exciting projects throughout the UK, including small-scale community surveys and national-scale infrastructure projects. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation and a member of FAME.

Additional to salary:

Profit share bonuses

up to 10% employer matched pension contributions via salary sacrifice

Employee perks, including discounts at major retailers

Subsistence and accommodation provided for most surveys (depending on commuting distance from the office)

Additional paid leave for Christmas to New Year closure

Additional annual leave days with length of service

Professional:

Field & Office based training

Clear career progression within the Company

Paid site safety certifications i.e. CSCS and LANTRA

Paid professional accreditation i.e. CIfA

High quality PPE

Mental health first aiders at all levels of the Company

Auto enrolment onto private medical insurance through AXA

Access to physiotherapists, chiropractors and other therapists

24/7 Doctor appointments

Access to 24/7 confidential EAP helpline

Mental Health cover included

up to 40% discount on Gym Membership

Newly renovated office

Travel between office & survey site included within working hours

Commute:

Easy Access to public transport network

Discounted local train & bus fares

Option to obtain an EV vehicle through salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Cheap, secure parking nearby

Role Type

Pay Rate

29400 GBP – 31200 GBP (Annum)

Company Overview

MS is a diverse company of collaborative individuals creating bespoke and proactive approaches to heritage and non-heritage geophysics. With a focus on integrating techniques that provide unbiased advice and the opportunity for industry development. The Company has grown organically from 3 to over 50 employees over the past 8 years. We work alongside major archaeological contractors on a wide range of exciting projects throughout the UK, including small-scale community surveys and national-scale infrastructure projects. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation and a member of FAME.