Project Officer

Magnitude Surveys Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A geophysical survey company is looking for a Project Officer to manage geophysical survey projects, from commissioning to reporting. Your role will involve overseeing multiple projects and ensuring quality assurance throughout the process. Candidates should have strong project management skills and experience handling client communications. This position offers a salary range of £38,900 – £43,300 per annum, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Profit share bonuses

Up to 8% employer matched pension contributions

Employee perks at major retailers

Subsistence and accommodation for surveys

Additional leave for Christmas

Career progression opportunities

Paid site safety certifications

Private medical insurance

Access to physiotherapy

Mental health support

Discounts on gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple geophysical survey projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project set-up tasks and quality assurance in surveys.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of geophysical survey projects from commissioning to reporting.
• Deliver projects within budget and agreed timescales.
• Manage field teams and ensure high standards in fieldwork.

Skills

Project management

Quality assurance

Communication

Job description

The Project Officer will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of geophysical survey projects from commissioning to reporting. Jobs may range from less than a hectare, to in excess of 1000ha in size.

Survey types include magnetometry, electromagnetics, ground penetrating radar & others for both heritage and non-heritage purposes.

Geophysical Project Officers report to the Geophysical Survey Managers

Please note that Project Officers are expected to occasionally do site visits or fieldwork but is on an ad hoc basis.

Requirements:

• Responsible for delivering projectswithin budget andwithin agreed timescales, acting asamain point of contactforclients,onceprojectsarecommissioned.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Overseeing project set-up tasks such asRAMS/WSI production,liaising with clients, contacting landownersor land access teams toarrangeaccess, booking appropriateaccommodation.
• Assessingindividual projectsurvey schedulesto fitwithin thewider Projects Team schedule.
• Managing field teams and ensuring fieldwork is undertaken to a high standard, as wellasproviding updates totheclient.
• Managing reportauthorsand ensuring reports are written to a high standard, keeping the client updated with progress when required.
• Providing Quality Assurance forgeophysical surveydata, site documentsandreportsto high technicaland written standards.
• Ensuring project metricsare kept accurate and up to date withincompany software.
• Responsible for archiving data/reports, following any specific requirements where necessary.
• General office tasks such asreport writing,interpretation, but with a focusonQA and trainingjunior members of staff.
• Limited fieldworkad hoc, if required, for specialist projects. Fieldwork also encompasses community and research projects.
• Input into the direction of new survey strategies and company trajectory.

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 8% 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 with fresh air circulation throughout
• 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

38900 GBP – 43300 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.