Senior Engineer-Coastal Projects

Job Description

Step into a role where your expertise shapes the future of metocean operations. Fugro is seeking a highly skilled Senior Oceanographic Engineer – Coastal Projects, to take a leading position within our Regional Coastal Monitoring project team (RCMP), driving complex offshore campaigns, guiding technical excellence and elevating the performance of our metocean services. If you thrive in environments where autonomy, innovation and hands-on leadership are essential, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

As a senior member of the team, you will take ownership of high‑profile offshore projects, lead survey operations, mentor junior engineers, and bring advanced technical insight to every stage of data acquisition, analysis and reporting. You will work closely with our Operations, Project Management and Engineering teams to deliver safe, efficient and high‑quality results that meet the expectations of both Fugro and our clients.

This is a role for someone who enjoys challenge, responsibility and variety, from mastering cutting‑edge oceanographic equipment to acting as vessel Party Chief, managing site visits, and shaping best practice across the RCMP service line. With frequent offshore work and the chance to influence operational standards, you will be at the heart of a team that values precision, safety and continuous improvement.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Take a senior, autonomous role within the RCMP project and lead key technical and operational tasks.

• Support and guide junior engineers, delegating work and providing training across equipment, survey and reporting tasks.

• Maintain strong knowledge of RCMP equipment, troubleshoot issues and manage equipment preparation for projects.

• Lead complex surveys, act as vessel Party Chief and ensure safe, efficient and compliant survey operations.

• Manage site visits and project phases, including equipment, logistics, finances, data collection and client communication.

• Contribute to tender reviews, method statements, risk assessments and operational planning.

• Produce high‑quality technical and operational reports, review others’ work and maintain reporting standards.

• Process and analyse datasets from RCMP instrumentation and support others in software use and data interpretation.

• Uphold Fugro’s HSE and quality standards, act as a positive role model and support continuous improvement.

• Undertake offshore work (70–100 days/year), including weekends and out‑of‑hours support when required.

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Project Management and Engineering teams to deliver metocean projects.

What you will need to thrive in this role:

• Advanced knowledge of oceanographic and metocean principles.

• Advanced marine operational planning skills.

• Advanced capability in data acquisition, processing and analysis.

• Strong communication skills at an advanced level.

• Demonstrated personal leadership behaviours in line with Fugro’s PLE framework.

• Bachelor’s degree in oceanography, science, instrumentation, engineering, electrical, mechanical or equivalent vocational qualification.

• Relevant technical experience at an advanced level.

• Valid GWO or BOSIET certification.

• Valid First Aid certification.

• Valid offshore medical (OGUK or ENG1).

• IOSH Managing Safely (Fugro).

• Working at Height certification.

• Full driving licence.

• Proficient English language skills.

• Completion of Fugro‑specific training such as U‑Supervise.

• Slinger & Signaller certification (if involved in lifting operations).

• Lifting and Slinging Supervisor training (if applicable).

• Appointed Person – Lifting and Slinging (if applicable).

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.

• 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

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

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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**.**