Laboratory Programme Manager

Location: UK (office-based laboratory environment, with hybrid flexibility)

Working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Are you ready to play a key role in delivering high-impact geotechnical insights that shape major infrastructure and energy projects? At Fugro, our laboratories are at the heart of what we do—transforming data into knowledge that supports safer, more sustainable developments worldwide. As a Laboratory Programme Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind complex testing programmes, connecting technical teams, clients, and project stakeholders to keep everything moving smoothly. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership, influence outcomes, and grow your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

What you’ll do

• Oversee and coordinate laboratory testing programmes for complex projects, ensuring results are delivered on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Act as the key link between clients, project teams, and laboratory specialists—keeping communication clear, progress on track, and quality at the forefront.
• Support decision-making on major engineering and environmental projects, contributing to Fugro’s mission of creating a safe and sustainable world.

Your role and responsibilities

• Develop and manage laboratory testing schedules, ensuring all project requirements are clearly defined and delivered on time.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal teams on complex projects, building strong, trusted relationships.
• Monitor testing progress and proactively address risks, delays, or changes to maintain delivery targets.
• Coordinate information flow between laboratory teams and project stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Support financial and contractual processes, including budget tracking and revenue recognition.
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring laboratory utilisation and supporting process and system enhancements.
• Champion quality, safety, and compliance, promoting QA/QC best practices and adherence to Fugro’s QHSSE standards.

What you’ll need to thrive in this role

We’re looking for people who are organised, collaborative, and passionate about delivering results. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in project/programme management, geotechnical, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in project or programme management (typically 3–8 years) within a technical or engineering environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to monitor budgets and contribute to financial performance.
• Confident using project management and standard office software tools.

Desirable:

• Experience working within laboratory, geotechnical, or testing environments.
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes and accredited laboratory standards.

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.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies: Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.