Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Fugro is 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 Geoenvironmental Engineer/Scientist to join the Land Site Characterisation team based from the Wallingford, Oxfordshire office.

The Land Site Characterisation division is responsible for acquiring and interpreting accurate environmental, geotechnical and geophysical data which enables our clients to make informed decisions during the engineering, design and construction phases ofinfrastructure development projects, ultimately reducing project risk and costs.

Reporting to a Principal Geotechnical Engineer, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will take responsibility for independently delivering the findings of onshore and nearshore site characterisation projects whilst managing a small engineering team. From timeto time, you will also lead site-based teams.

Your future

Fugro offers significant progression opportunities as you become established in the company and grow your capabilities. Opportunities exist for promotion to Principal Engineer roles or expansion into our growing Consulting group. Careers paths also existfor those wishing to move into Project Management.

For those who are internationally mobile, overseas opportunities may also be available.

Fugro offers a wide range of in-house and external training to develop your technical capabilities and your personal leadership skills.

This job is for you if:

- You would like to work on industry-leading projects across a wide range of industries including onshore and offshore infrastructure, energy and flood defense;
- You would like to work for the world’s leading geo-data company;
- You are keen to develop and grow in both your technical and interpersonal skills.

Who you’ll be working with:
You will be part of our large team of more than 70 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental engineers, which is the powerhouse of our technical expertise. Reporting to a Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer the Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer works closely withstaff at all levels throughout the Fugro Group.

Here’s what a typical day would be like:

- Assisting Principal Geoenvironmental Engineers in the technical direction, resource management, planning, mentoring and training of a team of engineers/scientists and monitoring technicians;
- Communicate directly with Clients and Fugro’s project management team to ensure requirements are met;
- Technically manage a portfolio of various sized projects within billed allowances, ensuring compliance with the specification and delivery of projects to programme dates;
- Attend site either as a site manager or for the purposes of training and mentoring junior staff.
- Delegate and distribute project responsibilities to junior staff and oversee their work;
- Provide geoenvironmental consultancy services;
- Preparing and checking Preliminary Risk Assessments (desk studies), technical advice notes, ground models, drawings and geotechnical and geo-environmental interpretative reports and assisting with marine licensing and dredging impact assessments.
- Review and approval of data provided by the laboratory, specialist geoenvironmental CPT, geophysics, drilling and specialist testing professionals.

Who we’re looking for:

- Demonstrable experience within the Ground Engineering profession, with significant experience in Ground Investigation contracting;
- Achieved or actively pursuing chartership through an appropriate professional institution;
- Actively attending CPD programmes provided by professional institutions and specialist knowledge societies;
- Full UK Driving licence;
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to Client offices and site locations across the UK;
- Computer literate, capable of using spreadsheets and SharePoint;
- Capable of generating a safe and quality-based culture within the team;
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
- A good team player and able to form working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.

Qualifications:
A degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geotechnics. Earth Sciences or Environmental Engineering.

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

A solid foundation in Geotechnical Engineering, working 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 and private medical insurance.