Senior Geotechnical Core Logging Engineer in Wallingford

Fugro is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Field and Core Logging Engineer to join the team based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. This is an exceptional opportunity to work as part of a global team on site characterisation and engineering projects, performing offshore site investigations, core logging and testing as well as preparing data for offshore and onshore deliverables and factual reports. In addition, you will have the opportunity to travel internationally and work offshore for several weeks a year to perform in situ and offshore laboratory testing as well as collect, process and analyse soil and/or rock samples. Acting as lead engineer you will supervise a small team of engineers on offshore site investigations and in the core logging facility.

This job is for you if:

• You enjoy working in a team on a variety of projects.
• You have a high attention to detail.
• You are looking for a company who offers excellent learning and development opportunities.
• You would like the opportunity to travel nationally and internationally on a regular basis.

Who you’ll be working with:

This role will require you to work in the core logging facilities and offshore with other engineers. You will also work alongside other staff from various departments (e.g. Engineering & Reporting, project managers, quality, health and safety, commercial etc.).

Here’s what a typical day in the core logging facility would be like:

• Logging of soil and rock samples to relevant standard (e.g. BS5930, Eurocode 7, ISO, etc.);
• Assigning laboratory tests and managing laboratory test programmes;
• Supervise a team of logging engineers, ensuring accurate data is recorded and project requirements are met;
• Accurate and complete recording of data into spreadsheets and in-house programs (e.g. GeODin and GERRIT etc.);
• QA/QC collected data and results;
• Assist/perform training of team members;
• Produce or assist in the production of reports.

Here’s what a typical day offshore would be like:

• Participate in and contribute to pre-shift toolbox talks and health and safety meetings;
• Assist offshore project crew such as drillers and tool operators in carrying out a geotechnical site investigation scope of work;
• Process samples in the vessel laboratory including geotechnical logging, sub-sampling, testing, and storing of soil and rock material;
• Conduct and process the data from a wide range of offshore scientific tests, including piezo and seismic cone penetration testing, in situ vanes and T-bars;
• Produce client deliverables such as borehole logs and the project field report.

Who we’re looking for:

Essential

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent;
• Computer literate, capable of using spreadsheets and plotting software;
• Capable of generating a safe and quality-based culture within the offshore and onshore team;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• A good team player and able to form working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Relevant experience of offshore and onshore geotechnical operations and logging.

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.

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 both nationally and internationally.
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• 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