Fugro

Senior Engineer

Fugro

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Wallingford • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Assist and support metocean projects in the office, onshore and offshore.
  • Ensure project delivery meets technical, commercial and client‑satisfaction requirements.
  • Coach and guide junior engineers in technical work and process improvements.
  • Lead system builds, site visits and vessel operations while liaising with clients and project teams.
  • Maintain strong competence in metocean instrumentation, Helideck monitoring systems and related software.
  • Undertake frequent offshore travel (70–100 days per year), including weekends when required.
  • Provide out‑of‑hours support based on project needs.
  • Support measurement campaigns as a second engineer.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering Manager, Project Management and Engineering teams.
  • Plan, execute and deliver contractual tasks while supporting field staff and project leads.
  • Perform offshore duties as required by contracts.
  • Understand, service and maintain metocean equipment and electronics.
  • Assist senior engineers with deployment and recovery of buoys, Lidar, ADCPs and similar systems.
  • Complete equipment logs, site visit reports and perform basic troubleshooting.
  • Take responsibility for equipment used in assigned projects.
  • Conduct site work independently, including mobilisation and demobilisation.
  • Train junior engineers in site work, software and safe operational practices.
  • Assess risks dynamically and determine safe working methods.
  • Communicate effectively with project managers, technical support and clients on site.
  • Provide remote support to customers when required.
  • Assist project managers with organising site work, client discussions and equipment procurement.
  • Complete QHSE paperwork and permits.
  • Support large projects as a project assistant or project engineer, including documentation and design reviews.
  • Contribute technical and operational input to tendering.
  • Troubleshoot software issues and undertake out‑of‑hours duties when needed.
  • Write and review technical reports and data analysis outputs.
  • Peer‑review colleagues’ reports and datasets.
  • Process datasets and create meaningful data displays.
  • Compare processed data with other sources and develop peer‑review capability.
  • Comply with health, safety, environmental and quality management requirements.
  • Maintain a positive, professional attitude and support colleagues.
  • Promote teamwork and flexibility by taking on additional tasks when needed.

Requirements

  • Advanced oceanographic and metocean knowledge
  • Advanced operational planning capability
  • Advanced data acquisition and analysis skills
  • Expert-level communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in oceanography, science, instrumentation, engineering, electrical, mechanical or equivalent vocational qualification
  • Relevant technical experience
  • GWO or BOSIET training
  • First Aid certification
  • Valid offshore medical (OGUK or ENG1)
  • IOSH certification
  • Working at Height certification
  • Full driving licence
  • COMPEX knowledge
  • 18th Edition qualification
  • City & Guilds 2382‑22
  • City & Guilds 2365‑02
  • EngTech registration (or working toward it)
  • Proficient English language skills
  • Knowledge of regulations and electrical requirements for offshore platforms (PTW)
  • Experience working with both HV and LV systems on offshore platforms
  • Proficiency in extracting asset integrity data
Benefits
  • Extensive career & training opportunities.
  • Competitive salary
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Health cash plan
  • Group life assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
metocean instrumentationdata acquisitiondata analysistroubleshootingequipment maintenanceLidarADCPsite workrisk assessmentasset integrity data extraction
Soft Skills
communicationcoachingteamworkflexibilityprofessionalismproject managementclient liaisonindependent workprocess improvementtechnical guidance
Certifications
GWO trainingBOSIET trainingFirst Aid certificationIOSH certificationWorking at Height certification18th Edition qualificationCity & Guilds 2382-22City & Guilds 2365-02EngTech registrationvalid driving licence