Senior Geophysicist
Boskalis
Company Overview
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V.
HeadquartersPapendrecht, Netherlands
Founded1910
SizeApproximately 11,000 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). In 2024, Boskalis reported a revenue of USD 3,482,353,000 (source: boskalis.com).
What They Do
Boskalis is a global contractor in dredging and maritime services, focusing on various operations, but not primarily on renewable energy. The core activity of the company is dredging, which includes the construction and maintenance of ports and waterways, land reclamation, coastal protection, and bank protection (source: boskalis.com). Additionally, Boskalis offers a wide range of maritime services to the offshore energy sector, including the development, construction, transport, installation, inspection, maintenance, and decommissioning of oil and LNG import/export facilities, offshore platforms, pipelines, cables, and offshore wind farms (source: boskalis.com). The company also provides emergency response and salvage services through SMIT and terminal services via Smit Lamnalco (source: boskalis.com).
Projects & Track Record
Boskalis has an impressive track record of significant projects, including involvement in the Dutch Delta Works in 1953 and the construction of the Øresund Tunnel and Hong Kong International Airport in the 1990s (source: boskalis.com). More recently, the company has expanded its offshore activities through strategic acquisitions, such as Dockwise in 2013 and Fairmount Marine in 2014, and acquired the subsea services of Rever Offshore in 2021 (source: boskalis.com).
Recent Developments
Recently, Boskalis completed the acquisition of Smit Lamnalco in October 2024 and reported strong half-year results for 2025 in August 2025 (source: boskalis.com). In January 2025, a new subsea rock installation vessel of 45,500 MT was announced, further enhancing the company's technological capabilities (source: boskalis.com). In July 2025, a consortium of Boskalis-Allseas was selected for a major offshore natural gas pipeline project in Taiwan (source: boskalis.com).
Careers
Boskalis offers a wide range of career opportunities and employs approximately 11,000 experts worldwide (source: boskalis.com). The company places a strong emphasis on training and development, offering a variety of courses and training programs for both entry-level and experienced professionals (source: boskalis.com). Job seekers can find opportunities on the company’s dedicated careers site (source: boskalis.com).
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Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Geophysicist to undertake and lead the interpretation and processing of shallow geophysical data including the preparation of associated reports and deliverables.
Project types range from traditional site survey work to large scale offshore renewable developments. Including potential UXO surveys and cable route aspects of large developments
As well as data acquired by our fleet of multi-role survey vessels, we also carry out interpretation and reporting of third-party datasets.
Your responsibilities include
- Processing and interpretation of shallow geophysical data
- Integrate data from a variety of sources including environmental, geotechnical, shallow geophysical and multichannel seismic
- Compile and check technical geohazard interpretation reports and Client deliverables
- Provide onshore support for vessel operations
- Develop and undertake training and development within the department
Your qualities
You can make your mark as a Senior Geophysicist if you have:
- A minimum of 3 years industry experience
- Enthusiasm, resourcefulness and personal drive
- Qualifications to level 6 or above in an earth science related subject
- Knowledge of geohazard assessments
- Knowledge of industry software and understanding of coding
- Good understanding of the marine survey industry
- Excellent communication skills
- Team spirit, adaptability and a collaborative work ethic
What do we promise?
- Contributing to one of a kind projects
- Holiday entitlement of at least 30 days
- Not your average 9-to-5
What do we ask of you?
- Eager to learn
- Decisiveness
- Building Relationships
We offer
- A range of benefits: In addition to your salary and flexible work arrangements, you will receive an annual leave entitlement 25 days, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, access to private healthcare through Bupa as well as cycle to work and eye test schemes!
- Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realise your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities be that onshore or offshore. Being part of Gardline and the Boskalis Group provides access to a vast range of opportunities literally across the globe!
- A warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Gardline!
- where applicable (dependent on contract type)
Extra information
- A full drivers' license would be advantageous
- Right to work in the UK
- Where you will work: Prospect House, Gapton Hall Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth as well as the opportunity to work worldwide onboard Gardline vessels for 60 days per year.
- Fulltime job: The position of Senior Geophysicist is a fulltime role, 37.5 hours per week and whilst offshore you will be working 12 hour shifts.
- Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application process and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If both sides are happy to proceed after interview(s), we will make you an offer to join Gardline. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organisation.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
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About the role
July 23, 2026
July 24, 2026
Full time
Flexible
Company
Wind Energy, Hydropower, Tidal and Wave Energy
- Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
Minimum of 3 years industry experience
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