Senior Engineer-Coastal Projects in Wallingford

Step into a role where your expertise shapes the future of metocean operations. Fugro is seeking a highly skilled Senior Oceanographic Engineer – Coastal Projects, to take a leading position within our Regional Coastal Monitoring project team (RCMP), driving complex offshore campaigns, guiding technical excellence and elevating the performance of our metocean services. If you thrive in environments where autonomy, innovation and hands-on leadership are essential, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

As a senior member of the team, you will take ownership of high‑profile offshore projects, lead survey operations, mentor junior engineers, and bring advanced technical insight to every stage of data acquisition, analysis and reporting. You will work closely with our Operations, Project Management and Engineering teams to deliver safe, efficient and high‑quality results that meet the expectations of both Fugro and our clients.

This is a role for someone who enjoys challenge, responsibility and variety, from mastering cutting‑edge oceanographic equipment to acting as vessel Party Chief, managing site visits, and shaping best practice across the RCMP service line. With frequent offshore work and the chance to influence operational standards, you will be at the heart of a team that values precision, safety and continuous improvement.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Take a senior, autonomous role within the RCMP project and lead key technical and operational tasks.
• Support and guide junior engineers, delegating work and providing training across equipment, survey and reporting tasks.
• Maintain strong knowledge of RCMP equipment, troubleshoot issues and manage equipment preparation for projects.
• Lead complex surveys, act as vessel Party Chief and ensure safe, efficient and compliant survey operations.
• Manage site visits and project phases, including equipment, logistics, finances, data collection and client communication.
• Contribute to tender reviews, method statements, risk assessments and operational planning.
• Produce high‑quality technical and operational reports, review others’ work and maintain reporting standards.
• Process and analyse datasets from RCMP instrumentation and support others in software use and data interpretation.
• Uphold Fugro’s HSE and quality standards, act as a positive role model and support continuous improvement.
• Undertake offshore work (70–100 days/year), including weekends and out‑of‑hours support when required.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Project Management and Engineering teams to deliver metocean projects.

What you will need to thrive in this role:

• Advanced knowledge of oceanographic and metocean principles.
• Advanced marine operational planning skills.
• Advanced capability in data acquisition, processing and analysis.
• Strong communication skills at an advanced level.
• Demonstrated personal leadership behaviours in line with Fugro’s PLE framework.
• Bachelor’s degree in oceanography, science, instrumentation, engineering, electrical, mechanical or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Relevant technical experience at an advanced level.
• Valid GWO or BOSIET certification.
• Valid First Aid certification.
• Valid offshore medical (OGUK or ENG1).
• IOSH Managing Safely (Fugro).
• Working at Height certification.
• Full driving licence.
• Proficient English language skills.
• Completion of Fugro‑specific training such as U‑Supervise.
• Slinger & Signaller certification (if involved in lifting operations).
• Lifting and Slinging Supervisor training (if applicable).
• Appointed Person – Lifting and Slinging (if applicable).

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.
• Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
• 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.