Freelance Geoscientist
Matchtech · Aberdeen City, Scotland
Freelance Geoscientist at Matchtech, based in Aberdeen City, Scotland. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Aberdeen City, Scotland
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 27 Dec 2026
Reference 609234
About the role
Our client, a distinguished entity in the renewables sector, is currently seeking a skilled Freelance Geoscientist to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves working both offshore on geophysical surveys and onshore in post-survey data interpretation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting data QC and coverage tasks during offshore geophysical surveys
- Integrating various datasets into geophysical interpretations to produce deliverables
- Interpreting data from sub-bottom imagers and acoustic corers
- Assessing geophysical data from sub-bottom profilers, multibeam echosounders, magnetometers, and side scan sonars
- Collaborating with project teams and stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and quality of survey results
- Producing detailed reports and documentation for project deliverables
Job Requirements:
- Experience in conducting geophysical surveys, particularly in the offshore renewables sector
- Proficiency with geophysical survey equipment such as sub-bottom profilers, multibeam echosounders, magnetometers, and side scan sonars
- Proven track record of compiling and interpreting geophysical data
- Certifications: Valid OGUK offshore medical certificate, BOSIET offshore survival certificate, and GWO offshore survival certificate
- Understanding of marine geophysical survey scopes, including cable route surveys, offshore wind farm surveys, and pipeline route surveys
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred Experience:
- Previous roles with survey contractors such as Fugro, Gardline, Ocean Infinity, Beam, Reach Subsea, or DeepOcean
- Prior involvement in complex geophysical projects within the marine geophysical sector
- Previous work with PanGeo Subsea or Kraken Robotics is a plus
If you are a talented Freelance Geoscientist looking to leverage your expertise in the renewables sector, we encourage you to apply now and become a vital part of our client's dynamic team.
Reference: 609234 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 27 Dec 2026 · Listed via Matchtech
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