Team Lead Weather Forecasting UK

Fugro-Geoteam AS; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Group life assurance

Income protection

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Fugro-Geoteam AS in Wallingford, United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Senior Weather Forecaster Team Lead to head the UK Weather Forecasting team, coordinating daily workloads, delivering high-quality metocean forecasts and client briefings for offshore and marine operations.

You will mentor junior forecasters, interface with Fugro’s APAC hub, and drive continuous improvement of forecasting methods, tools and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in meteorology or related field.
• Significant experience in operational weather forecasting for offshore, marine or energy sectors.
• Strong ability to translate weather data into actionable operations guidance.
• Experience coordinating teams and prioritising workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the UK Weather Forecasting team, including daily workload planning and service continuity.
• Provide high-quality forecasts, briefings and risk-based advice for offshore and marine operations.
• Act as the escalation point for complex forecasting situations and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop UK-based forecasters, sharing knowledge and feedback.
• Collaborate with Fugro's APAC hub to align processes and reporting.

Skills

Meteorology expertise

Team leadership

Operational forecasting

Client engagement

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in meteorology

Job description

# Team Lead Weather Forecasting UKLocation+ Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United KingdomStageExperienced LevelTimeFull timeTypeEmployeeShare this job**Job Description**At Fugro, we use the power of Geo data to help our clients make informed decisions and operate safely in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We are looking for an experienced Senior Weather Forecaster Team Lead to join our UK Weather Forecasting team, combining technical forecasting expertise with team coordination and client engagement. In this role, you will provide high quality weather and metocean forecasting services that directly support critical offshore and marine operations, helping clients navigate uncertainty with confidence.Working as the focal point for our UK forecasting activities, you will lead the day-to-day coordination of a small team of forecasters, act as the escalation point for complex forecasting challenges, and collaborate closely with our global forecasting hub in the APAC region. This is an opportunity to apply your scientific expertise while influencing how forecasting services are delivered, improved and evolved across the business. If you are passionate about operational meteorology, enjoy working in a collaborative global environment and are motivated by delivering real world impact, we would love to hear from you.**Your role and responsibilities:*** Lead and coordinate the UK Weather Forecasting team, including daily workload planning, prioritisation and service continuity.* Provide high quality weather and metocean forecasts, briefings and risk-based advice to support safe offshore and marine operations.* Act as the technical escalation point for complex forecasting situations, ensuring clear guidance and sound operational recommendations.* Maintain effective communication with clients, project teams and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment collaboration and timely information sharing.* Serve as the primary interface between the UK forecasting team and Fugro’s global weather forecasting hub in the APAC region, ensuring effective communication, handovers and aligned ways of working.* Support the development of UK-based forecasters through mentoring, onboarding, knowledge sharing and quality-focused feedback.* Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting methods, workflows, reporting and client service delivery.****What you’ll need to thrive in this role:****To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of technical forecasting expertise, operational awareness and strong leadership skills.**Essential*** Master’s degree in meteorology or a related scientific discipline.* Significant experience in operational weather forecasting, ideally supporting offshore, marine or energy related operations.* Advanced knowledge of meteorological forecasting principles, numerical weather prediction models and observational data interpretation.* Proven ability to analyse complex weather and metocean conditions and translate findings into practical operational advice.* Experience supporting time critical operational decision making in a high-pressure environment.* Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear and concise briefings to clients and operational teams.* Experience coordinating teams, workloads or operational activities.* Ability to act as a technical escalation point and provide guidance on complex forecasting issues.* Demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy and continuous improvement.* Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.**Desirable*** Experience providing forecasting services for offshore construction, marine operations, renewables, oil and gas, or similar sectors.* Knowledge of metocean forecasting and the operational impacts of weather on offshore activities.* Experience working within a global or geographically distributed team environment.* Familiarity with forecasting quality systems, operational procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.* Experience onboarding, mentoring or coaching colleagues.* Understanding of commercial processes including time recording, budgeting or client reporting.**What We’re Looking For*** A collaborative and proactive leader who enjoys supporting and developing others.* Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, particularly in situations where precedent may not exist.* A customer focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high quality services.* The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, clients and global stakeholders.* A continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for enhancing forecasting practices, tools and ways of working****About Us*******Who we are***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.***Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion***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* 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