Team Lead Weather Forecasting UK in Wallingford

Job Description

At Fugro, we use the power of Geo data to help our clients make informed decisions and operate safely in some of the world's most challenging environments. We are looking for an experienced Senior Weather Forecaster Team Lead to join our UK Weather Forecasting team, combining technical forecasting expertise with team coordination and client engagement. The role will deliver high‑quality weather and metocean forecasting services that directly support critical offshore and marine operations, helping clients navigate uncertainty with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the UK Weather Forecasting team, including daily workload planning, prioritisation and service continuity.
• Provide high‑quality weather and metocean forecasts, briefings and risk‑based advice to support safe offshore and marine operations.
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex forecasting situations, ensuring clear guidance and sound operational recommendations.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, project teams and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment, collaboration and timely information sharing.
• Serve as the primary interface between the UK forecasting team and Fugro’s global weather forecasting hub in the APAC region, ensuring effective communication, handovers and aligned ways of working.
• Support the development of UK‑based forecasters through mentoring, onboarding, knowledge sharing and quality‑focused feedback.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting methods, workflows, reporting and client service delivery.

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree in meteorology or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in operational weather forecasting, ideally supporting offshore, marine or energy‑related operations.
• Advanced knowledge of meteorological forecasting principles, numerical weather prediction models and observational data interpretation.
• Proven ability to analyse complex weather and metocean conditions and translate findings into practical operational advice.
• Experience supporting time‑critical operational decision‑making in a high‑pressure environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear and concise briefings to clients and operational teams.
• Experience coordinating teams, workloads or operational activities.
• Ability to act as a technical escalation point and provide guidance on complex forecasting issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience providing forecasting services for offshore construction, marine operations, renewables, oil and gas, or similar sectors.
• Knowledge of metocean forecasting and the operational impacts of weather on offshore activities.
• Experience working within a global or geographically distributed team environment.
• Familiarity with forecasting quality systems, operational procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience onboarding, mentoring or coaching colleagues.
• Understanding of commercial processes including time recording, budgeting or client reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• A collaborative and proactive leader who enjoys supporting and developing others.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, particularly in situations where precedent may not exist.
• A customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high‑quality services.
• The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, clients and global stakeholders.
• A continuous‑improvement mindset, with a passion for enhancing forecasting practices, tools and ways of working.

Equal opportunity employer – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.