Senior Exploration Geologist

DEFINE AND DISCOVER GLOBALLY SIGNIFICANT PRIMARY HELIUM RESOURCES Hotspur Helium is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to join our growing technical team and take a leading role in evaluating and advancing Hotspur’s international portfolio from surface exploration through exploration drilling. Hotspur is a British primary helium exploration and development company with its principal operational hub in Dubai. With an active acreage position of 18,500 km² across Jordan, Botswana and Zambia, Hotspur is targeting and delineating high potential primary helium resources at scale. Working directly with the Chief Technical Officer, you'll have ownership of technical workstreams across the exploration lifecycle, including leading international field programmes. WHAT YOU WILL DO Integrate multidisciplinary geoscientific datasets, including interpretation of seismic and historic well logs, to generate and mature prospects Characterise helium generation, migration and accumulation to support prospect evaluation Develop and maintain 3D resource models using Leapfrog Geo or equivalent software Assess new exploration opportunities and make clear technical recommendations Plan and deliver exploration work programmes, including leading international field campaigns safely and effectively Represent Hotspur with governments, strategic partners, local stakeholders and contractors Maintain high standards of data management and quality control WHAT YOU WILL BRING A degree in Geology or related discipline; a Master’s degree or higher preferred A minimum of five years’ relevant industry experience, including independent delivery of exploration programmes and technical workstreams Experience in crustal gas generation, migration, accumulation and storage; helium advantageous Demonstrated geoscience competency, including subsurface interpretation and structural geology Strong field geology capability, with experience leading fieldwork in challenging environments Excellent written and verbal communication skills Commitment to technical excellence and ownership, with enthusiasm for frontier exploration and critical mineral supply chain development Flexibility to work internationally, including long distance travel by road and air to remote locations WHY HOTSPUR Hands-on – Combine high-quality technical work with regular international travel and fieldwork High impact – Lead workstreams with direct responsibility for exploration decisions International portfolio – Work across projects in the Middle East and southern Africa Full lifecycle – Direct exposure across exploration, drilling and development Growing technical team – Shape workflows and influence technical priorities and strategy WHAT WE OFFER Competitive, tax-free salary and benefits UAE visa sponsorship Relocation support Employee share option scheme Location: Dubai, UAE, with international travel Start date: January 2027 (flexible) Please submit your CV and cover letter via LinkedIn, or email to [redacted email]. Application deadline: 30 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the Company may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified. Show more Show less