Team Lead / Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Team Lead / Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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.

Job Summary

A Team Lead / Senior Geotechnical Engineer position is available with the Fugro Marine Geotechnical Team. The Marine Geotechnical service line is responsible for acquiring and interpreting accurate geotechnical 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.

Reporting to the Engineering Lead, the Team Lead / Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for meeting the Engineering Department's goals and quality, productivity and employee satisfaction targets by 1) leading a team of geotechnical engineers and being accountable for the team results, 2) adopting and implementing departmental plans and priorities, and 3) contributing to optimum cooperation within the department. In conjunction with team leadership responsibilities, the Team Lead / Senior Geotechnical Engineer is also responsible for providing accurate and customised services to clients by 1) performing complex activities around the process of acquiring, analysing, engineering, interpreting and reviewing of complete and high-quality geotechnical data, 2) providing geotechnical advice in multiple specialised technical disciplines, 3) developing solutions to clients by putting acquired geotechnical data into context, 4) solving complex problems or problems where precedent may not exist, 5) proposing improvements of research methods and quality systems, 6) sharing knowledge by writing procedures and courses and giving presentations, 7) providing technical input for tenders, 8) assisting with the establishment and compilation of project procedures, 9) making recommendations, including any supplementary investigations, 10) contributing to acquisition activities and, 11) taking on tasks that have been escalated by more junior team members.

Responsibilities

Your day-to-day duties and focus will include:

• Leading a team of geotechnical engineers and being accountable for the team results, adopting and implementing departmental plans and priorities, coordinating work, and contributing to optimum cooperation within the department to meet the Engineering Department's goals and quality, productivity and employee satisfaction targets
• Participate in recruitment process
• Make recommendations on hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Conduct Performance and Personal Development reviews
• Perform technical duties related to geotechnical engineering, working closely with the project team and technical lead
• Utilise geotechnical software and tools to interpret data and assess geotechnical soil conditions and potential geotechnical hazards for project sites
• Prepare or review laboratory testing programme for routine and advanced laboratory testing, and monitor progress through the laboratory
• Evaluate in situ and laboratory test data, and develop foundation design parameters
• Prepare calculation packs for all technical work completed and arrange review and approval by another technical lead
• Analyse acquired geotechnical data and assist in the preparation of technical reports and documents to present the results of technical work
• Perform other technical and engineering related tasks as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on offshore and onshore workflows
• Create presentations and workshops to inform clients about the outcomes and potential next steps in their offshore project developments, covering both renewables and oil/gas sectors
• Collaborate and share information with team members, whilst also mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Full compliance with Fugro and Client QHSSE requirements

Requirement

Your success in securing this role will require:

• Proven management/leadership skills, within a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven offshore and/or onshore experience (minimum 5 years) in geotechnical engineering discipline, preferably in support of the marine oil & gas and offshore wind farm projects
• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in geotechnical or civil engineering, engineering geology or a related discipline
• Be creative and willing to consider new approaches to solving problems
• Enjoy a challenge, learning new skills, and be prepared to go the extra mile to meet our clients’ expectations
• Proficiency in both verbal and written technical English
• Excellent teamwork, strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams
• Strong report writing skills
• Intrinsic alignment with Fugro core values

Our Values

We strive to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves; all voices heard, all cultures respected. Our employees’ skill sets are diverse, and we treat each other with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us an individual.