Senior Marine Geoscientist
Senior Marine Geoscientist
Perth, WA
We are partnering with a growing geoscience and geotechnical consultancy that is continuing to build momentum off the back of a strong pipeline of offshore projects. With sustained demand across offshore wind and oil and gas, they are looking to appoint a Senior Marine Geoscientist to strengthen their technical capability in Perth.
This is a key hire for the business and will suit someone with a strong offshore background who enjoys working across complex site characterisation, ground modelling, and geohazard assessment.
The Role
You will play a central role in delivering offshore geoscience projects, with a focus on supporting engineering design and development across energy infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Interpretation of geophysical and geotechnical data to support offshore developments
- Development of ground models integrating geological, geophysical, and geotechnical datasets
- Lead and contribute to site characterisation studies for offshore wind and oil and gas projects
- Conduct and support geohazard assessments relating to seabed stability, slope failure, sediment mobility and subsurface risks
- Preparation of high-quality technical reports and deliverables for clients
- Support project execution, including survey scope development, data review and technical input
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical engineers and project stakeholders
The role will involve both office-based technical work and exposure to offshore project environments where required.
About You
- Proven experience as a Marine Geoscientist / Marine Geologist / Geophysicist within offshore consulting
- Strong background in offshore site investigation and ground model development
- Experience working on offshore wind and/or oil & gas projects
- Solid understanding of marine geohazards and their impact on offshore infrastructure
- Strong technical reporting and data interpretation skills
- Comfortable working in a client-facing, project-driven environment
Candidates from adjacent backgrounds such as mining or tailings will be considered where there is relevant transferable offshore or geotechnical experience.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a growing team with a strong pipeline of offshore wind and energy projects
- Opportunity to work on technically complex and high-impact geoscience work
- Exposure to both consulting and laboratory capabilities, providing broader technical depth
- Play a key role in shaping and expanding the geoscience capability within the business
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