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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