Project Engineer

at  Fugro

Job Description
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.
The role
Fugro is now seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join the Offshore Site Investigation and Reporting team based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK. This is an exceptional opportunity to work as part of a global team supervising routine marine site characterisation and engineering projects, performing offshore site investigations, data analysis/interpretation and geotechnical engineering analyses, and technical reporting.
The Geotechnical Project Engineer will have the opportunity to travel internationally and work offshore, typically for 60 to 90 days per year working aboard a drillship to perform standard and specialised in situ and offshore laboratory testing as well as collect, process and analyse soil and/or rock samples. This role will also require you to work with other engineers and staff from various departments (e.g. laboratory, project manager, quality, health and safety, commercial etc.).
If you desire exposure to a variety of geotechnical projects on a global scale; or would like to work for the world’s leading geo-data company; or you are looking for a company who offers excellent learning and development opportunities; or you to work with the latest cutting-edge technology, then, we would love to hear to from you!
A typical day will have you act as team leader or lead site engineer on routine offshore site investigation project; Act as shift or lead site engineer on non-routine offshore site investigations; Ensure that field projects meet QHSE requirements; Enter field data into database and check field data input by others; Produce field reports including preliminary engineering assessments; Assign laboratory tests and submit for approval; Develop foundation soil parameters; Perform and check engineering analyses; Prepare final reports; Acts as focus point for particular technical area; Helps ensure that direct reports fulfil their own job descriptions and are given the assistance required to achieve goals and development targets as set in appraisals.
Who we’re looking for:

Essential

• A degree in civil engineering or related discipline or equivalent in education and experience;
• Student or associate membership of an appropriate professional body
• Computer literate, capable of using spreadsheets and plotting software
• Capable of generating a safe and quality-based culture within the offshore and onshore team;
• Strong communicator (i.e. verbally and written) to deliver the results for internal and external clients;
• A good team player and able to form working relationships with Clients and colleagues at all levels.

Desirable

• Knowledge of soil and rock description and testing and reporting;
• Good knowledge of geology and soil mechanics;
• Knowledge of soil/rock and foundation engineering issues.

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.
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Benefits for this role include a competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.

• Additional benefits include flexible hybrid working (home/office).
• Option to lease an electric car.
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• 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 create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.
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

• Additional benefits include flexible hybrid working (home/office).
• Option to lease an electric car.
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave