Gardline Limited is part of the Boskalis group of companies. Working at Gardline is about exploration. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to explore your career and find innovative and relevant solutions for complex projects.

For a business to succeed, it needs the right people, with the right skills and values. We seek exceptional individuals who champion our values-based culture and team spirit. Here at Gardline, we are committed to each and every one of our staff members worldwide. We empower our staff to gain new skills, bring new ideas to the table, to grow and develop. Together!

How you can make your mark Make your mark as an Offshore Geophysicist with Gardline!

We have an exciting opportunity as an Offshore Geophysicist to undertake quality control and interpretation of shallow geophysical data acquired onboard our fleet of multi-role survey vessels. Including the preparation of associated reports and deliverables. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of completing circa 120 days offshore per calendar year, working the remainder of the year at the office in Great Yarmouth. A full right to work in the UK without restrictions is therefore required.

Project types range from traditional site survey work to large scale offshore renewable developments. These can include specific surveys aimed at potential UXO threats, or cable route aspects of large developments, and utilise a wide range of shallow geophysical equipment. Previous experience in a similar environment would be advantageous

Your responsibilities as Geophysicist:

• Quality control and provisional interpretation of the shallow geophysical data
• Ensure suitability of acquisition methods used on offshore projects
• Liaison with sub-contractors, clients and other crew members to ensure the aims of the project are met
• Integrate data from a variety of sources including environmental, geotechnical, shallow geophysical and multichannel seismic
• Compile technical geohazard interpretation reports as well as Client deliverables

You can make your mark as an Offshore Geophysicist if you have:

• Some field / offshore experience of geosciences related data acquisition, either academic or commercial (would be an advantage)
• A demonstrable understanding of marine geophysics and have a related geoscience degree
• Commercial awareness, together with excellent communications skills
• General understanding of the marine survey industry would be advantageous
• Team spirit and collaborative work ethic
• Enthusiasm, ingenuity and personal drive
• Excellent communication skills
• A full right to work in the UK without restrictions

What you can expect

• A range of benefits: In addition to your salary you will receive an annual leave entitlement of 22 days increasing incrementally in line with length of service, a salary sacrifice pension scheme (*), access to private healthcare through Bupa (*) as well as cycle to work (*) and eye test schemes!
• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realise your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities be that onshore or offshore. Being part of the Boskalis Group also provides access to a vast range of opportunities literally across the globe!
• A warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Gardline!
• * where applicable (dependent on contract type)

Extra information

• A full drivers license would be advantageous.
• Where you will work: Offshore onboard our multi-role survey vessels, anywhere in the world where Gardline vessels operate and Prospect House, Gapton Hall Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth.
• Full time job: The position of geophysicist is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week while working in the office. As well as an expectation of completing approximately 120 days offshore. Whilst offshore the role is 12 hour shift rotations.
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application process and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If both sides are happy to proceed after interview(s), we will make you an offer to join Gardline. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organisation.

Want to know more?
We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Offshore Geophysicist. Please contact the recruitment team via email at [email protected].

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your covering letter and CV on our careers site.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies. In general, we don’t appreciate acquisition and this also applies to Boskalis colleagues or associated Boskalis companies.