Graduate Engineering Geologist

Fugro; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Group life assurance

Group income protection

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to work

Discounted gym membership

Discounts platform

Fugro Card

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Long service awards

Fugro values awards

Employee referral bonus scheme

Job summary

Fugro in Oxfordshire is seeking ambitious Graduate Engineers to join the Engineering and Consultancy team at our head office. You’ll support geotechnical and engineering projects across land and nearshore environments, conducting desktop studies, site investigations and data interpretation to help design and deliver safe, cost‑effective infrastructure.

You will work with experienced engineers, learn role‑specific tools such as GIS and geotechnical software, and have clear progression paths

Qualifications

• A degree (or working towards one) in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in land and nearshore geotechnical engineering and risk management.
• Willingness to work in both site-based and office-based environments.
• Experience or interest in using technical software such as ArcGIS, ground investigation databases, or geotechnical analysis tools.
• Confidence working with data, including collecting, analysing and interpreting soil and rock information.
• Practical, hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within project teams and with clients.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality, safe work.
• Curiosity about the natural environment and ground conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the consultancy and engineering teams on challenging site characterisation projects.
• Assisting with the development and use of ground models.
• Supporting collection, analysing and reporting of site investigation data.
• Collecting, integrating and managing geotechnical and spatial data.
• Carrying out data assessment, including historical data analysis.
• Producing maps and spatial outputs to support project delivery by using GIS software and modelling tools for data analysis and mapping.
• Creating, maintaining and updating project databases.
• Supporting digitalisation and automation with ideas and coding.
• Gaining an understanding of site investigations and data collection.
• Learning role‑specific tools, systems and processes.
• Potential involvement with nearshore projects, including work around jack‑up rigs.

Job description

Fugro is now seeking ambitious Graduate Engineers to join the Engineering and Consultancy team based in our Oxfordshire head office. The Consulting team is responsible for analysing and interpreting accurate geological, geotechnical and geophysical as well as laboratory testing data which enables our clients to make informed decisions during the engineering, design and construction phases of infrastructure development projects, ultimately reducing project risk and costs. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will support the delivery of geotechnical and engineering projects across land and nearshore environments. You will take part in desktop studies, site investigations, data integration and interpretation of subsurface conditions to support safe and reliable design of major energy and infrastructure projects. Alongside fieldwork, you will work in the office applying advanced software to integrated ground models and geotechnical analyses.

You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers, project managers and clients, gaining hands‑on experience while playing an important role in delivering high‑quality projects across the business. Fugro offers significant progression opportunities as you become established in the company and grow your capabilities. Opportunities existing for promotion to Consulting Team Lead or careers paths also existing for those wishing to move into Management side of the business. 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.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Supporting the consultancy and engineering teams on challenging site characterisation projects
• Assisting with the development and use of ground models
• Supporting collection, analysing and reporting of site investigation data
• Collecting, integrating and managing geotechnical and spatial data
• Carrying out data assessment, including historical data analysis
• Producing maps and spatial outputs to support project delivery by using GIS software and modelling tools for data analysis and mapping
• Creating, maintaining and updating project databases
• Supporting digitalisation and automation with your ideas and coding Cultivating expertise in engineering geology and applying it effectively to project development
• Gaining an understanding of site investigations, including the purpose and type of data collected
• Learning role‑specific tools, systems and processes
• Potential involvement with nearshore projects, including work around jack‑up rigs

What You’ll Need To Thrive In This Role

• A degree (or working towards one) in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline
• A strong interest in land and nearshore geotechnical engineering and risk management
• Willingness to work in both site-based and office-based environments
• Experience or interest in using technical software, such as ArcGIS, ground investigation databases, or geotechnical analysis tools
• Confidence working with data, including collecting, analysing and interpreting soil and rock information
• A practical, hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving skills
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within project teams and with clients
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality, safe work
• Curiosity about the natural environment and ground conditions

About Us

Do you want to join our Geo‑data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know‑how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo‑data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

What we offer: 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.

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 we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

Benefits Of Joining Our Team

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts platform
• The Fugro Card (pre‑paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Long service awards
• Fugro values awards
• Employee referral bonus scheme