Senior Geophysicist
Orion Group · Aberdeen City, Scotland
Senior Geophysicist at Orion Group, based in Aberdeen City, Scotland. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Aberdeen City, Scotland · Hybrid
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 14 Sep 2026
Reference PR/083493
About the role
Our client is a leading North Sea operaor currently recruiting for the position of Senior Geophysicist on a staff basis (hybrid working)
Responsibilities:
- Lead geophysical evaluations to support exploration, infill drilling and new venture opportunities.
- Integrate seismic and subsurface data to identify, mature and high-grade development prospects.
- Provide geophysical input into well planning, prospect evaluation and field development activities.
- Communicate technical insights clearly to multidisciplinary teams and non-technical stakeholders.
- Manage and oversee geophysical studies delivered internally and through external partners and contractors.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the delivery of high-quality subsurface outcomes across the business.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Degree qualified in Geophysics, Geology or a related discipline, ideally with postgraduate study.
- Significant oil and gas industry experience, preferably gained within an operating company environment.
- Strong technical expertise in seismic interpretation and geophysical evaluation.
- Proficiency in industry-standard interpretation software, ideally including Petrel.
- Broad understanding of subsurface disciplines and their integration within exploration and development projects.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Permanent position
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: PR/083493.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Reference: PR/083493 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 14 Sep 2026 · Listed via Orion Group
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