Senior Oceanographer

Job Description

The role

Fugro have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Oceanographer to join our talented Metocean Modelling and Analysis team based in the Wallingford office. You will be using meteorological and oceanographic data to conduct accurate analysis and deliver high quality reports using state of the art software or using your knowledge to develop new analysis processes. Contributing to the team effort and working independently you will be responsible for the critical processing and quality control of metocean data, using your initiative to effectively problem solve as required. Some commercial awareness and experience is important for this role in recognising and meeting clients needs.

Who we’re looking for:
Essential
- Master’s or PhD in Oceanography or related discipline.
- 3 to 8 years of work experience in relevant roles.
- Proficient in English (verbal and written).

Desirable
- Line management experience.
- Experience in programming in MATLAB or Python.

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.

What we’ll offer you:

- An interesting and challenging job with a supportive and dynamic team
- Career progression and opportunities within Fugro
- Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
- Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
- Discounts and benefits portal.
- Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
- 24 days annual leave.
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
- Free parking.
- Subsidised canteen in Wallingford.
- Option to lease an electric car.
- 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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