Project Geotechnical Engineer

Fugro is recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer to join the team based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Your role will be primarily to provide accurate and customised services to clients by performing geotechnical work around the process of acquiring, analysing, engineering and interpreting of complete and high-quality geotechnical data. You will play a key role in providing geotechnical advice in one or a small number of specialised technical disciplines.

You will also be involved in developing solutions to clients by putting acquired geotechnical data into context and typically following prescribed guidelines and procedures but may deviate. Provides on-the-job training to more junior colleagues. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

This job is for you if:

• Are passionate about geotechnical work around the process of acquiring, analysing, engineering and interpreting complete and high-quality geotechnical data.
• Can work efficiently and accurately whilst carrying out repetitive processing tasks
• You have a strong eye for detail and are able to competently and accurately follow set procedures and national standards

Who you'll be working with:

On a daily basis you will be working closely with the Project Engineering team, Project Management team and will also have a client facing element to your tasks.

Here's what a typical day would be like:

• Overseeing project programmes and reporting any changes.
• Managing commercial aspects of the contract whilst on site.
• Mentoring and training junior staff.

Please note that whilst this position requires a 37.5hr week, the company can offer hybrid working and may be able to offer flexibility around working hours and would be happy to discuss this at interview. However, overtime will be required from time to time.

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for candidates who are versatile, reliable, and efficient. We require first class communicators that adopt a proactive and systematic approach with a competitive attitude, along with:

Essential

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline or equivalent in education experience.
• Student or associate member of an appropriate professional body.
• Computer literate, capable of using spreadsheets and plotting software.
• Capable of generating a safe and quality-based culture within the offshore and onshore team.
• Good communicator (I.e verbally and written) to deliver the results for internal and external clients.
• A good team player and able to form working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.

Desirable

• Knowledge of soil and rock description and testing/reporting.
• Knowledge of geology and soil mechanics.

What we'll offer you:

• Extensive career & training opportunities.
• Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
• Flexible working hours.
• 24 days annual leave.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Subsidised restaurant.
• Free parking.
• Option to lease an electric car.

Due to UK Visas and Immigration requirements, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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.