Full job descriptionPrincipal Geoscientist
Oxford
£55,000 - £60,000 + benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Geoscientist to join a specialist geoscience consultancy based in Oxford.
The consultancy works across a range of technically challenging projects, providing specialist geological, geotechnical and environmental advice to clients across the UK and internationally. This is a senior opportunity for someone looking to take a leading role in project delivery, technical development and client management.
The RoleAs a Principal Geoscientist, you will be involved in a varied portfolio of projects, providing high-level technical expertise and supporting the delivery of complex geoscience investigations.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Leading geoscience and ground investigation projects from planning through to completion.
*Providing specialist geological and geoscientific advice to clients.
*Planning and managing ground investigations and site works.
*Interpreting geological, geotechnical and environmental data.
*Preparing and reviewing technical reports and factual and interpretative deliverables.
*Managing projects, budgets, programmes and client relationships.
*Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior and developing consultants.
*Contributing to proposals, tenders and business development activities.
*Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
*Supporting the continued development of technical standards and best practice within the business.
About YouThe successful candidate will be an experienced Geoscientist, Engineering Geologist or Geologist with a strong technical background and consultancy experience.
You will ideally have:
*A degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience or a related subject.
*Significant experience within a geoscience, engineering geology or ground engineering consultancy.
*Strong experience in ground investigation and geological interpretation.
*Experience managing projects and working directly with clients.
*Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
*The ability to provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced colleagues.
*A commercially aware approach and an interest in supporting business development.
*A full UK driving licence.
Chartered status, or a willingness to work towards chartership, would be advantageous.
What’s on Offer?*£55,000 - £60,000 salary, depending on experience
*Competitive benefits package
*Hybrid and flexible working
*Varied and technically interesting project portfolio
*Excellent opportunities for professional development
*Support towards chartership and professional qualifications
*Opportunity to take a senior technical and client-facing role within a specialist consultancy
*Oxford-based position
This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal-level Geoscientist who is looking to take on greater technical responsibility, work on challenging projects and play an important role in the continued growth of a specialist consultancy.