Senior Geophysicist

Founded in 2021, Venterra is at the forefront of the wind energy sector, offering comprehensive services to foster the development of wind energy across the globe. Our ethos is deeply rooted in sustainability, shaping who we are, our operations, and our aspirations to benefit our clients, society, and the environment. As a key ally to wind energy developers, we deliver end-to-end services for the entire lifespan of offshore wind assets.

With a commitment to driving the wind power sector's growth, Venterra aims to be the world's leading service provider by supporting the offshore wind industry's swift expansion and pivotal role in the energy transition. Our mission is to offer unparalleled engineering, construction, and operational services to wind energy developers worldwide. We achieve this by aligning with agile, technology-driven partners who share our entrepreneurial spirit.

**Role Description**:
**Venterra’s survey management team supports client’s by providing**:

- Project specific geoscience strategies.
- Site investigation scoping and definition of technical specifications.
- Tender management and evaluation.
- Provision and management of offshore client representatives.
- Management of in-field operations, vessels, and survey contractors.
- QA/HSE supervision.
- Development and management of laboratory testing strategies.
- QA/QC of contractor deliverables and reports.

**Key responsibilities will also include**:
**This includes (but not limited to) the following**:

- Oversee the technical aspects of planning, scoping, and execution support for phased offshore site investigations and laboratory testing initiatives.
- Lead Geotechnical Site Assessments for offshore wind farm projects from inception through to the finalisation of geotechnical contributions, for design and installation phases.
- Work closely with site investigation contractors to ensure compliance with contractual, health, safety, and environmental standards throughout field and laboratory activities.
- Manage site investigation teams and on-site representatives to guarantee the delivery of high-quality data.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to navigate third-party impacts on site investigations, devising and discussing mitigation strategies to safeguard project timelines and outcomes.
- Supervise the interpretation of extensive geotechnical datasets and conduct comprehensive site characterisations to identify risks for regulatory and design needs, with support from engineering teams.
- Assess and onboard new site investigation contractors, technologies, and methodologies to enhance local supply chain participation and project efficiency.
- Balance project management and technical responsibilities, with an approximate allocation of 60% to project management and 40% to technical tasks.
- Understand and manage operational and project-specific activities within the team, including detailed comprehension of contract scopes and requirements.
- Provide clear leadership and task coordination within the team, assigning responsibilities that play to individual strengths.
- Resolve team issues effectively, maintaining positive dynamics and project progression.
- Skilfully draft and oversee the production of complex reports, leading teams to deliver thorough and comprehensive project documentation.

**Expertise required**:

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Working full-time as there will be constant activity.
- Someone who can handle many tasks in parallel and has a strong technical and commercial understanding.
- Good at collaborating with others.
- Someone with experience of running large offshore geotechnical campaigns.

**Education/ Qualifications**:

- Hold a University Degree in geophysics related discipline.

**Additional requirements**:
**At Venterra**:
At Venterra, we are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for Venterra to be a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

**Experience**:

- running large Offshore Geotechnical campaigns: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Norwich (required)

Work Location: In person