Junior Data Manager (Geoscience)

Sword group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the energy sector is hiring a Junior Data Manager in Aberdeen. This role is perfect for recent graduates with a degree in Geology or Earth Sciences, who are interested in data management within the energy sector. You will support data collection and quality control, collaborating with experienced teams while receiving comprehensive training. The position offers a supportive working environment and ample development opportunities to grow your career in data management.

Benefits

Personalised Career Development

Flexible working arrangements

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or few years experience in Geology or related fields.
• Interested in data use in the energy sector.
• Eager to develop data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support collection and organisation of well data.
• Manage complex subsurface datasets.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Problem-solver

Education

Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related subject

Tools

Petrel

Techlog

Geolog

Job description

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

About The Role

As the Junior Data Manager, you will be at the heart of helping our energy clients manage and organise critical subsurface data. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates or those in the early stages of their career who are curious about data, passionate about the energy sector, and eager to learn.

Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you will gain hands‑on experience managing and quality‑checking well data for some of the largest names in the industry. You will learn how to work with complex Geoscience and Engineering datasets, supporting real projects that make a difference.

You don’t need years of experience – if you have a degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Petroleum Geology or a similar subject and a good understanding of data or IT, we want to hear from you. We will give you full training and ongoing development opportunities to build your skills and grow your career in data management.

As The Junior Data Manager, You Will:

• Support the collection, quality control, and organisation of well data, ensuring it meets project and client standards.
• Learn how to manage complex subsurface datasets, including Geoscience and Engineering data, and how these are used across the energy sector.
• Work closely with experienced data managers and technical teams, gaining insight into how data underpins critical decisions.
• Help identify and resolve data quality issues, ensuring information is accurate, reliable, and accessible.
• Follow established workflows and best practices, contributing to a high‑quality service for our clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to understand project needs and deliver great results.
• Develop your knowledge of industry tools and software, with training provided to support your learning journey.

Requirements

• A recent graduate (or someone with a few years experience) in Geology, Petroleum Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related subject.
• Interested in how data is used in the energy sector and excited to develop specialist data management skills.
• Detail‑oriented, organised, and keen to learn how to handle technical data.
• Comfortable working in a team and communicating professionally with colleagues and clients.
• A problem‑solver, curious about how things work and eager to improve processes.

Desirable (nice To Have)

• Knowledge of wireline, MWD (Measurement While Drilling), and LWD (Logging While Drilling) logging tools and their applications.
• Any experience handling Seismic data, Data Loading, or Data Processing.
• An understanding of data quality, data clean‑up, and quality control processes.
• Familiarity with commonly used subsurface industry software, such as Petrel, Techlog, Geolog, or Interactive Petrophysics, or relational databases.
• Cross‑discipline awareness within subsurface domains (e.g., Geology, Petrophysics, Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering, Wells).

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work‑life balance.
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well‑being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more.

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.