Senior Project Officer
Senior Project Officer
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Job Description
About the role:
The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of geophysical survey projects from commissioning to reporting. Jobs may range from less than a hectare to in excess of 1000ha in size.
Survey types include magnetometry electromagnetics ground penetrating radar & others for both heritage and nonheritage purposes.
Geophysical Project Officers report to their Line Manager and the Programme Manager.
Please note that Project Officers are expected to occasionally do site visits or fieldwork but is on an ad hoc basis.
Requirements:
- Responsible for delivering projectswithin budget andwithin agreed timescales acting asamain point of contactforclientsonceprojectsarecommissioned.
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of the project lifecycle.
- Overseeing project setup tasks such asRAMS/WSI productionliaising with clients contacting landownersor land access teams toarrangeaccess booking appropriateaccommodation.
- Assessingindividual projectsurvey schedulesto fitwithin thewider Projects Team schedule.
- Managing field teams and ensuring fieldwork is undertaken to a high standard as wellasproviding updates totheclient.
- Managing reportauthorsand ensuring reports are written to a high standard keeping the client updated with progress when required.
- Providing Quality Assurance forgeophysical surveydata site documentsandreportsto high technicaland written standards.
- Ensuring project metricsare kept accurate and up to date withincompany software.
- Responsible for archiving data/reports following any specific requirements where necessary.
- General office tasks such asreport writinginterpretation but with a focusonQA and trainingjunior members of staff.
- Limited fieldworkad hoc if required for specialist projects. Fieldwork also encompasses community and research projects.
- Input into the direction of new survey strategies and company trajectory.
To obtain the full Person Specification please email
The benefits for working for us:
MS is a diverse company of collaborative individuals creating bespoke and proactive approaches to heritage and nonheritage geophysics. With a focus on integrating techniques that provide unbiased advice and the opportunity for industry development.
The Company has grown organically from 3 to over 50 employees over the past 8 years. We work alongside major archaeological contractors on a wide range of exciting projects throughout the UK including smallscale community surveys and nationalscale infrastructure projects. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation and a member of FAME.
Additional to salary:
- Profit share bonuses
- up to 10 employer matched pension contributions via salary sacrifice
- Employee perks including discounts at major retailers
- Subsistence and accommodation provided for most surveys (depending on commuting distance from the office)
Annual Leave:
- 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Additional paid leave for Christmas to New Year closure
- Additional annual leave days with length of service
Professional:
- Field & Office based training
- Clear career progression within the Company
- Paid site safety certifications i.e. CSCS and LANTRA
- Paid professional accreditation i.e. CIfA
- High quality PPE
Wellbeing:
- Mental health first aiders at all levels of the Company
- Auto enrolment onto private medical insurance through AXA
- Access to physiotherapists chiropractors and other therapists
- 24/7 Doctor appointments
- Cash back for Dental & Optical
- Access to 24/7 confidential EAP helpline
- Mental Health cover included
- up to 40 discount on Gym Membership
- Newly renovated office with fresh air circulation throughout
- Office kitchen including Free Breakfast & Beverages.
- Travel between office & survey site included within working hours
Commute:
- Easy Access to public transport network
- Discounted local train & bus fares
- Option to obtain an EV vehicle through salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Cheap secure parking nearby
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
