Some companies may provide short courses on new techniques or equipment. In oil and mining companies a move into more senior appraisal and duties with the option of professional and technical management. In surveying a move from field work into management. The location and nature of work influence salary. There is usually a variety of benefits and overseas allowances.
Pay is performance related.
On survey and overseas, irregular hours and tough physical conditions are common. Postings are likely to include separation from friends or partners. Interpretation work is office based with more regular hours. Jobs are restricted locations Interpreting is mainly based in South East England. Survey Geophysicists are based mainly in London, Aberdeen, off-shore UK and overseas.