Geophysical Engineer Level 1

Job Description

Fugro GB Ltd, based at our waterfront office in Portchester on the UK’s south coast, specialise in the renewables, unexploded ordnance (UXO), nearshore and utilities survey sectors across north-west Europe.

Our vessels are equipped with industry leading survey systems at the forefront of hydrography and shallow geophysics.

Our projects range from combined multibeam echosounder (MBES) and laser scanning surveys of harbour jetty's through to large scale gradiometer UXO surveys.

We are expanding our geophysics team and are looking for geophysical survey engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key member of a team working on industry leading projects with encouragement and support to learn, develop and progress through the survey industry within a global organisation.

As Geophysical Engineer with Fugro GB ltd you will be responsible for the mobilisation and operation of geophysical and hydrographic survey equipment including acquisition and quality control of data onboard nearshore and offshore survey vessels in north-west Europe, and on occasion worldwide. Our survey vessels are engaged in a variety of geophysical and UXO survey for various marine project development (Windfarms, Cables, O&G).

Offshore contract with up to 200 days offshore per year based on regular 4 weeks rotations.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• You want to work in an innovative environment with access to the latest equipment and software;
• You want to be part of some of the largest offshore engineering projects in the world, including prestigious offshore wind projects;
• You want to work in a dynamic and ambitious team with opportunities to develop new skills;
• Enjoy a varied role where no day is the same as the previous one;
• You have little or lots of experience. We are interested if you have 10 weeks or 10 years of experience.

You'll be working with:

• New sensor technology on projects with high levels of specification.
• Colleagues will be multi functional and at various levels.

Here’s what a rotation would be like:

• Travel to port of crew change/mobilisation
• Handover day with off-signing engineer, project presentation, vessel induction, Equipment mobilisation.
• During good weather: deployment of equipment, acquisition of geophysical data
• During poor weather: recovery and maintenance of geophysical equipment, procedure and documentation review and update

Who we're looking for:

• Essential

• We are interested to hear from you regardless of your level of work experience in the industry.
• A qualification in geophysics, engineering, or closely-related subject is essential;
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in geophysics or an engineering discipline, or closely-related subject, is desirable but not essential.
• Good verbal and written English language skills;
• Good computer literacy;
• An ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients;
• Confidence working under pressure to tight deadlines;
• A high attention to detail, quality and safety;
• Able to work offshore for periods of up to 4 weeks.
• Ability to pass offshore medical (OGUK) and offshore Sea Survival.

• Desirable
• Offshore/practical experience in oil and gas, ocean science, renewables and/or survey industries;
• Experience with industry standard geophysical data sets and/or equipment.

What we’ll offer you:

• Benefits include competitive salary dependant on experience, with offshore allowance, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, and private medical insurance. 
• Offshore contract with up to 200 days offshore per year based on regular 4 week rotations.
• Modern fleet of nearshore and offshore vessel and opportunity for project worldwide within the group.

Due to UK Visas and Immigration requirements, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.