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Project Geoscientist - Geochemist

🏢 CGG • 📍 Llandudno, Wales • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£29,914 - £34,424
£2,493 - £2,869 / mo

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Llandudno, Wales
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Company Description


CGG (www.cgg.com) is a global technology and HPC leader that provides data, products, services and solutions in Earth science, data science, sensing and monitoring. Our unique portfolio supports our clients in efficiently and responsibly solving complex digital, energy transition, natural resource, environmental, and infrastructure challenges for a more sustainable future.


Job Description


We are looking for enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated Geochemist to join our team based in North Wales.

Using your organic geochemical knowledge, in an applied environment, you will work in a multi-disciplinary team and have responsibility for using a range of techniques and processes to contribute to exciting projects.

We are looking for individuals who are intuitive, ask questions and will continuously seek to improve our interpretations and processes.

The successful candidate will work with CGG´s Laboratory team in a project-focused team responsible for working in collaboration with our clients and delivering impressive results every time. They must have the ability to generate and interpret data and prepare professional reports related to their specific discipline independently and accurately.

Principle Accountabilities

  • Work independently on single discipline and multi-disciplinary work/projects
  • Independently and accurately generate and interpret data and prepare professional reports related to Geochemistry and Petroleum Systems Analysis
  • Demonstrate understanding and developing knowledge of other technical disciplines and of wider CGG products and services
  • Contribute to client meetings, independently present both internally and at conferences
  • Support in the content creation and delivery of training programmes
  • Carry out organic petrography (Spore colour index, vitrinite reflectance, kerogen composition)
  • Co-ordination of projects and liaising with clients.

Team Description

Our team of multi-disciplinary scientists provide innovative solutions to our clients challenging problems within the Energy Sector. We strive to continually evaluate our workflows to ensure we stay at the forefront of geoscience.

As an integral member of our imaging team, we highly encourage the contribution of ideas and drive in the generation of new concepts, to maintain our outstanding leadership position for technology and service delivery in the marketplace.

There may also be a requirement to undertake work outside of the UK for short periods of time, depending on current projects.


Qualifications
  • Educated to degree level (MSc or above) in Geology or Chemistry
  • Strong knowledge of Petroleum Systems Analysis, and use of PetroMod and/or Trinity software
  • Experience of p:IGI software an advantage
  • Experience of writing technical reports
  • Excellent Microsoft office skills
  • Data science expertise an advantage
  • English language skills
  • Other language skills an advantage

Additional Information


Why work at CGG?

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Highly attractive bonus scheme
  • Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program
  • Company pension with generous employer contribution
  • Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health
  • A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
  • Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
  • Cycle purchase scheme
  • Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
  • Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages

We are Flexible

  • Flexible Working – through our hybrid working scheme, we offer a flexible blend of home and office working
  • Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!
  • Relaxed dress code policy

Learning and Development

At CGG, you will have the space to grow at the pace of your passion and explore the opportunities available to those who dare and deliver.

Our culture of learning and complementary approach to supported or self-guided career development, enables the design of tailored courses to suit specific needs our employees to aid personal growth in areas related to technical, commercial and personal skills, via an extensive suite of CGG developed courses, managed through our own Learning Hub.

We Care about the Environment

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Geoscientist - Geochemist roles across CGG's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,914 - £34,424 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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