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
The Fugro Marine Environmental team within the Marine Site Characterisation business line is now looking for an experienced and driven Senior Marine Environmental Scientist to join the team based in either our Portchester office or Edinburgh’s Heriot Watt University campus on a fixed term contract.
This is a pivotal role, managing a team of Environmental Scientists, responsible for producing and checking high quality technical reports, including habitat mapping and assessments.
The Marine Environmental team specialises in environmental site characterisation and environmental monitoring. The data we collect enables our clients and regulatory organisations to fully understand the effects of developments and activities in the coastal and marine environment.
Your key responsibilities will include ensuring work is of the highest standard and quality, line management, training and appraisals, preparation of environmental technical reports utilising relevant statistical analysis of data and mapping software, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
You will ensure all activities are carried out to company specific standards and are in line with our QHSSE policies.

Who we’re looking for

• BSc or MSc in Marine Science or Environmental Science or relevant equivalent.
• It is essential you have experience of writing and quality control of interpretive reports.
• Line management experience.
• Experience of intertidal/nearshore/offshore environmental survey techniques (grab sampling, box core, drop-down video and water samplers/profilers).
• It is preferable that you have good experience in video analysis, habitat mapping and sensitive habitat assessments.
• Experience of marine macrofauna identification and in physical and chemical analysis.
• Experience of statistical analysis.
• Good Microsoft Office capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to work to deadlines.

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.

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• A comprehensive training package that includes reporting techniques and GIS.
• 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.

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

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• A comprehensive training package that includes reporting techniques and GIS.
• 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