Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Laboratory)

Job Description

Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Working pattern: Laboratory-based, Full Time, Permanent.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Join Fugro as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Laboratory) and help deliver accurate, reliable and scientifically robust geotechnical data that supports important client projects. Based within our Geotechnical Laboratory in Wallingford, you will combine hands-on testing with technical review, data validation and continuous improvement. Working alongside laboratory colleagues, engineers, project teams and technical specialists, you will help maintain the high standards our clients rely on while strengthening our laboratory capability. You will report to the Team Leader – Rock Testing and have opportunities to share your knowledge, support others and contribute to the development of testing methods and services.

Your role and responsibilities

• Perform and support a varied range of geotechnical soil and rock laboratory tests, ensuring work is completed safely and in line with approved procedures, recognised technical standards and accreditation requirements.
• Review and validate test results, calculations, observations and derived parameters, identifying anomalies or inconsistencies and escalating technical concerns when appropriate.
• Protect the quality and integrity of laboratory data by applying ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, laboratory quality systems and robust data-integrity principles.
• Provide practical technical support during testing, investigations and method development, helping the team resolve issues and implement effective improvements.
• Contribute to audits, quality reviews, accreditation activities, lessons learned and the consistent application of laboratory best practice.
• Share your knowledge through coaching, training and competency development, helping colleagues build confidence and technical capability.
• Promote a safety-first culture by supporting risk assessments, toolbox talks, safety moments and investigations into incidents, near misses and non-conformances.

What you’ll need to thrive in this role

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional capability, in geotechnical or civil engineering, geology, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of geotechnical laboratory testing, soil or rock behaviour, data interpretation, and the review and validation of technical results.
• A good understanding of laboratory quality assurance, data integrity and working in accordance with recognised procedures and standards.

• Prior experience managing a small team, mentoring colleagues, working collaboratively and understanding team capabilities.

• The ability to communicate clearly, organise competing priorities and collaborate effectively with colleagues from different technical and project disciplines.
• A careful, safety-conscious approach, with strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.

• Highly desirable: Experience in a geotechnical soil, rock or materials-testing laboratory; familiarity with LIMS; a master’s degree; or graduate membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or the Geological Society of London would be beneficial.

Please note: due to UK Visas and Immigration requirements, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About Us

Who we are 
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.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• 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

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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.