Job Description
Fugro is now seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join the Client Deliverables Department based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
The Staff Geotechnical Engineer will be required to work on various offshore site investigations and assist more senior member of staff to prepare field, laboratory, soil parameters and engineering reports in accordance with company procedures, health and safety and quality policies, project specifications and industry standards.
You will have the opportunity to travel internationally and work offshore, typically for 90 to 120 days per year working aboard offshore plants (e.g. a drillship, jack-up etc.) to perform standard and specialised in situ and offshore laboratory testing as well as collect, process and analyse soil and/or rock samples.
This job is for you if:
1. You would like to work for the world’s leading geo-data company;
2. 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;
3. You are looking for a company who offers excellent learning and development opportunities;
4. 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:
5. Offshore site works on various offshore plants;
6. Data acquisition, processing and reporting;
7. Data entry into spreadsheets and Fugro software;
8. Check input and/or calculations for analyses performed by others.
9. Assign laboratory tests and manage laboratory test programmes under supervision;
10. Perform engineering analyses under supervision;
11. QA/QC collected data and results;
12. Produce or assist in the production of project deliverables and/or reports.
Who we’re looking for:
Essential
13. Undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in civil engineering, engineering geology or geologyor related discipline,
14. Knowledge in general geotechnical data acquisition and testing;
15. Associate membership of an appropriate professional body;
16. Computer literate and basic ability of using spreadsheets and plotting software;
17. Actively participate in a safe and quality-based culture within the offshore and onshore teams;
18. Able to communicate (i.e. verbally and written) to deliver the results for internal and external clients;
19. A team player and able to form working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
Desirable
20. Basic knowledge of in situ and soil or rock data acquisition including soils and/or rock description;
21. Basic knowledge of geology and soil mechanics;
22. Have entry level experience working geotechnical data acquisition projects;
23. Able to plan own workload.
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.
Some of the benefits including but not limited to:
24. Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
25. Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme;
26. Flexible working hours and the potential to work two days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;
27. Life assurance and private medical insurance;
28. Option to lease an electric car;
29. 24 days annual leave plus standard UK bank holidays;
30. Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave
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.
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.
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.