Geotechnical Laboratory Director

2 days ago


Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Fugro Full time

Job Overview

Fugro is a leading geo-data company that operates complex workflows from sample and data acquisition through to data processing and delivery of various reporting services to customers. We are seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the crucial role of Regional Head of Geotechnical Laboratories.

The ideal candidate will have experience in business transformation and strategy, as well as strong operational management experience ideally in geotechnical laboratory processes. An academic background related to Earth Science is preferred but equivalent experience in other areas may be considered.

This role involves managing a wide variety of stakeholders from large, complex operational teams through to senior business managers. The successful candidate should have prior experience of the geotechnical laboratory workflow, which they will utilise to ensure digitalisation initiatives are developed in accordance with Fugro's Global strategy to build consistency within Fugro's global geotechnical laboratory offering.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To play a critical role in meeting the group's goals and quality, productivity, and employee satisfaction targets by being accountable for the team results.
  • To lead extensive engineering/geo-science activities.
  • To assist and enable Fugro's geotechnical laboratories to maximise their full potential.

Requirements:

  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Experience of business assessments, objective review, and future planning in terms of expenditure, personnel, and equipment requirements.
  • Prior experience of change management to ensure new initiatives are rolled out to the business effectively.

What We Offer:

  • Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
  • Competitive salary (£**85,000 - £110,000** accompanied by an attractive package including car allowance, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, and private medical insurance.
  • Flexible and hybrid working.
  • 24 days annual leave.
  • Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
  • Opportunity to lease a discounted electric car.
  • Free parking.


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