Laboratory Operations & Growth Leader

Fugro

Southmoor

On-site

GBP 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Long service awards
Employee referral bonus scheme

Job summary

Fugro is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead its Wallingford laboratory, with overarching responsibility for commercial performance, operations, safety and quality. You will shape strategy, drive growth, and manage a multidisciplinary team, while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes ownership of financial performance and capability-building for the future, requiring senior operational leadership in a technical environment and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

  • Experience leading a complex technical operation with commercial emphasis
  • Proven responsibility for P&L, budgets and growth initiatives
  • Background in a laboratory environment is essential
  • ISO 17025 accreditation knowledge is highly valuable

Responsibilities

  • Own the laboratory's commercial and operational performance including financials
  • Ensure work is delivered safely, on time and to quality standards
  • Assess workload, capacity and resources to meet demand
  • Identify opportunities to improve revenue and efficiency
  • Lead and develop the senior laboratory management team
  • Maintain strong client relationships and drive customer service
  • Support major bids and development of new business
  • Maintain quality governance and ISO 17025 accreditation

Skills

P&L ownership
Budget management
People leadership
ISO 17025 knowledge
Laboratory operations leadership
Client relationship management
Safety and quality governance
Strategic planning
Commercial acumen
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree
MBA
Chartered Engineer
Chartered Geologist
IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Fugro is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead its Wallingford laboratory, with overarching responsibility for commercial performance, operations, safety and quality. You will shape strategy, drive growth, and manage a multidisciplinary team, while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes ownership of financial performance and capability-building for the future, requiring senior operational leadership in a technical environment and a track record of delivering

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