Field and Core Logging Engineer

Location: Wallingford (Office) + travel to offshore project sites

Work Environment: On-site (onshore laboratory) and offshore rotations

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week onshore; offshore shifts operate in 12‑hour rotations

Are you excited by the idea of turning raw geological samples into meaningful insights that shape safer, more resilient infrastructure around the world? As a Field and Core Logging Engineer at Fugro, you’ll play a vital role in our mission to unlock Geo‑data that supports renewable energy projects, transport networks, coastal protection and more. You’ll work both onshore in our geotechnical laboratory and offshore on live site investigations contributing to high‑quality data collection that our engineering teams and global clients rely on. Reporting to Senior Core Logging Engineers onshore and supporting Lead Shift Engineers or Site Managers offshore you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that thrives on curiosity, precision and continuous learning. If you enjoy hands‑on technical work, varied environments and the opportunity to grow your geotechnical expertise, this is an ideal opportunity to take your next step.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality geotechnical data by processing, logging and testing soil and rock samples in line with Fugro procedures and relevant standards (e.g., BS5930, Eurocode 7, ISO).
• Support offshore site investigations by performing in‑situ testing, laboratory work and accurate data recording during shift-based operations.
• Ensure all data whether logged, tested, processed or interpreted is complete, accurate and ready for integration into project deliverables.
• Maintain high safety and quality standards, including compliance with QHSE procedures and RPE requirements where applicable.
• Conduct core logging, basic geotechnical testing, thermal conductivity and electrical resistivity testing in both onshore and offshore settings.
• Enter, process and validate data using spreadsheets and in‑house software such as GeODin and GERRIT, including calculations and QA/QC checks.
• Assist in equipment calibration, maintenance and inventory, ensuring smooth operation of the logging facility and offshore lab.
• Support training of team members and contribute to generation of project deliverables and reports.
• Collaborate effectively across teams including laboratory staff, project managers, QHSE teams and client representatives to meet project objectives.

What You’ll Need to Thrive in This Role

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Civil Engineering, Geology or a related discipline.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work confidently in a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
• A foundation-level understanding of soil and rock logging principles, or a willingness to build this knowledge through on‑the‑job training.
• Willingness and physical ability to work in environments involving standing for extended periods (8–12 hours) and undertaking offshore shift work.
• Flexibility to travel offshore and to Fugro facilities as required, with support and training provided.

About Us

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

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Group life assurance
• Electric car scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• 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 schemes

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.