Senior Project Manager

ugro is a purpose-led, international Geo-data company, committed to creating a safe and liveable world. We understand the interface between the planet and the built environment, and our work is at the heart of key Energy Transition, Sustainable Infrastructureand Climate Adaption projects. Our UK Land business partners with clients in dry land and nearshore marine environments, to manage ground risk from project conception to decommissioning. There has never been a more exciting time to join our industry - wheninvestment in sustainable energy infrastructure is at an all-time high, and technological developments allow unprecedented insights at pace.

The role

Fugro is now seeking an ambitious Senior Project Manager to join our team based in Falmouth, Cornwall. Reporting to the Project Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for preparing, delivering and managing Nearshore site investigation projects from tenderaward to final delivery.

As a Project Manager within Fugro, you will oversee the delivery phase of projects and manage larger single projects or multiple projects both on and offsite.

As a company representative on-site, you will also be responsible for championing a strong safety culture, facilitating client liaison and maintaining communication with project teams and reporting managers to report site progress and planning.

Your future

Fugro offers significant progression opportunities as you become established in the company and grow your capabilities. For those who are internationally mobile, overseas opportunities may also be available. Fugro offers a wide range of in-house and externaltraining to develop your technical capabilities and your personal leadership skills.

This job is for you if:

- You have a desire to work in an environment where no two days are the same
- You have excellent organisational skills and can communicate effectively at all levels
- You have a desire and the flexibility to travel nationally and internationally on a regular basis

Who you’ll be working with:
You will help lead and motivate the project team either on-site or from the office on a daily basis and will assist in the co-ordination of all technical matters via the site/ project manager, onboard supervisor & technical staff, including fulfilling thecommunication role with remote technical and management colleagues through the project life cycle.

Here’s what a typical day would be like:

- Managing a project team in the safe and efficient delivery of marine site investigations from jack-up platforms in the office and on-site spending 4-6 weeks on-site at a time on occasions
- Prepare & deliver daily and weekly progress reports and monthly project performance reports including risk registers
- Leading the pre-planning phase of a project including preparing QHSE documentation and operational and geotechnical planning
- Helping lead and motivate the project team, assigning objectives and managing activities to ensure projects remain on plan
- Managing project contracts and assisting in contractual affairs
- Managing the regular project reporting including progress, programme, costs, profits and forecasts showing actual financial performance and schedule against planned, advising management immediately if targets are not met and recommending action as necessary

Who we’re looking for:
Essential
- Degree, HND level or equivalent education
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role / field
- Time served background in land site investigation, land construction or marine project management environments
- Sound commercial acumen with a good understanding of contract management
- Experience in leading and motivating teams
- Experience managing and planning project operations

Desirable
- Experience with Jack ups/vessels
- Strong geotechnical background from a marine site investigation environment
- Experience in planning and managing projects in a marine environment

What we’ll offer you:
A rewarding role, contributing to delivering a safe and liveable world.

Opportunities to work on some of the most significant projects in the UK and beyond.

Career development opportunities across Fugro’s business portfolio.

Benefits of this role include a competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, 20 days annual leave and private medical insurance.