Project Manager

Job Description

Location: Falmouth

Work Environment: Hybrid with frequent nearshore/offshore assignments (4–6 weeks at a time)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Ready to lead projects that shape the future of marine and nearshore site investigations? At Fugro, we’re passionate about delivering insights that make a real difference to communities and infrastructure worldwide. As a Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in planning and delivering complex geotechnical projects from tender to completion. You’ll work alongside talented engineers and drill teams on exciting assignments across the UK and abroad, ensuring safe, efficient operations that meet the highest standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same and want to be part of a global leader in geo-data solutions, this is your opportunity.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Manage nearshore and land site investigation projects from award to final delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

• Act as Site Manager during project execution, supervising drill teams and engineers on location.

• Prepare and review project documentation, including method statements, risk assessments, and lift plans to maintain a strong safety culture.

• Coordinate with technical specialists and support functions to ensure effective project delivery.

• Monitor project performance, resolve issues promptly, and maintain clear communication with clients and stakeholders.

• Promote compliance with Fugro’s Health & Safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Need to Thrive In This Role:

• Project Management Qualification (APM or equivalent) and proven experience managing Geotechnical or land construction projects.

• Solid understanding of land site investigation processes and phases of project delivery in Geotechnical or land construction projects.

• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work offshore for extended periods (4–6 weeks).

• Offshore medical certification (or ability to obtain) and familiarity with offshore safety training (GWO/BOSIET/STCW preferred).

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.

• 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 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 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**.**