Experienced Marine Geologist / Geophysicist

CMS GeoScience Ltd is looking for an experienced  Marine Geologist / Geophysicist to join the team, primarily based in our office near Falmouth, Cornwall.

Our geotechnical team specialise in the collection of seabed samples from all around the UK and into Europe for a variety of marine companies ranging from ports & harbours to offshore energy developments, civil engineering projects through to dredging and marine mining / extractive industries.  Our activities allow our clients to properly evaluate the physical and any contaminant characteristics of the seabed and resources prior to the commencement of developments, extraction or infrastructure maintenance activities.

You will become a key member of this specialised team and take responsibility for leading both a variety of tasks in the field related to offshore and nearshore site investigations including equipment operation, interpretation of results and reporting as well as including autonomous and remote data collection and reviewing company & 3rd party geophysical data to develop local and regional sedimentary environment models for resource prospecting activities.

This role will primarily be based in our South West offices near Falmouth, Cornwall and will demand a flexible approach towards your working locations.

You will typically be required to work offshore for several weeks at a time throughout the year, in demanding marine environments, to operate geotechnical and geophysical equipment, acquire data, perform in-situ tests and to collect soil and/or rock samples. You will also have the opportunity to work around the globe on various 3rd party contracts as required. Tidal and coastal/inshore working demands a flexible approach to working patterns.

When not offshore you will be working to review and interpret data in order to compile accurate reports for our clients, develop new service offerings and improve and expand not only the quantity but also the type of work the Company undertakes.  You will also work from our labs in Plymouth or Lowestoft, with travel / temporary accommodation provided as required.

You are the right person for this job if:

• You are looking for a career in a company where your actions count, and you can become a valid and pivotal member of a small and ambitious team.

• You want to be continuously challenged and motivated to develop an exciting and rewarding career.

• You are highly organised & flexible with an ability to adapt & remain calm in challenging and rapidly changing situations

• You can work closely with a variety of different people and communicate clearly to achieve positive outcomes.

• You can prioritise and remain focused when under pressure

• You are accountable and responsible for your own decisions and actions and will prioritise the health and safety of yourself and those you are working with

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What would a typical week involve?

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You will be challenged on a daily basis and encouraged to perform to the highest standards at all times. No two days will ever be the same but typically you will be helping to prepare and mobilise for the next fieldwork campaign, ensuring all the necessary paperwork and procedures have been followed and completed: assisting with the movement of the equipment to deploy onto the ship being used: working offshore assisting in the operation of the equipment, and reporting back daily to the client and the project manager.

You will be required to attend company operational meetings and report as required as well as assisting with external networking or client meetings as appropriate.