Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Fugro is now seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Client Deliverables Department based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.  

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will manage and lead complex offshore and onshore projects which ensures field, laboratory, soil parameters and engineering deliverables prepared by other staffs in accordance with company procedures, health and safety and quality policies, project specifications and industry standards. It is also required to develop and to implement various technical solutions, and responsibility for one or more of the advanced and highly technical areas that Fugro performs. 

Whilst this role is predominantly office based, some travel and offshore site work will also be required, typically less than 30 days per year working aboard a drillship, both in UK and foreign waters. 

This job is for you if: 

• You would like to work for the world’s leading geo-data company; 

• You would like to work on a wide variety of geotechnical projects on a global scale including offshore site work, site characterisation, engineering testing and analyses, and reporting; 

• You are looking for a company who offers excellent learning and development opportunities; 

• You want to work with the latest cutting-edge technology. 

Who you’ll be working with: 

This role will require you to work offshore and onshore with other engineers. You also need to work alongside colleagues from various departments (e.g. laboratory, project manager, quality, health and safety, commercial etc.). 

Here’s what a typical day would be like: 

• Act as site manager and/or team leader (offshore), and technical lead (onshore) on complex site investigation projects; 

• Develop technical solutions according to the client requirements;; 

• Leading and managing project deliverables, budget, schedules and performances; 

• Plan and conduct technical assignments (e.g. ground characterisation, developing soil parameters, selecting, performing and checking engineering analyses) at project level; 

• Produces and approves field, laboratory parameters and engineering reports; 

• Recommending and implementing improvements in various operational areas; 

• Supervise and provide leadership to a team consist of engineers and participate in performance management processes. 

Who we’re looking for: 

Essential 

• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in civil engineering, engineering geology or geology or related discipline,  

• Advanced knowledge of in situ and soil or rock data acquisition including soils and/or rock description and testing, and reporting; 

• Good knowledge of geology and soil mechanics; 

• Proven experience of managing large geotechnical projects and detailed engineering analysis; 

• Associate membership of an appropriate professional body and preferably having professional chartered status; 

• Computer literate and advanced ability of using spreadsheets and plotting software; 

• Ability to generate a safe and quality-based culture within the offshore and onshore teams; 

• Excellent communicator (i.e. verbally and written) to deliver the results for internal and external clients; 

• Proven ability to lead and working with the team. 

Desirable 

• Enhanced knowledge of soil and/or rock laboratory testing and foundation engineering issues; 

• Experienced in leading, managing and building a team. 

What we offer: 

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So, bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team. 

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

Some of the benefits including but not limited to: 

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally. 

• Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme; 

• Flexible working hours and the potential to work two days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies; 

• Life assurance and private medical insurance; 

• Option to lease an electric car; 

• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave 

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion 
 

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.