In Situ Operator

Job Description

If you’re excited by hands‑on technical work, varied environments, and contributing to projects that genuinely make a difference, this is your moment. As an In Situ Operator, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate subsurface testing that supports safer infrastructure, renewable energy projects, and resilient communities across the UK. Working on land, nearshore, and offshore sites, you’ll be part of a highly skilled ground investigation team that values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning. You’ll report to the In Situ Testing Senior Operations Supervisor, joining a friendly, supportive team who will help you thrive as you grow your technical expertise. This is an on‑site and field-based role.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Expectations & Deliverables

• Deliver high‑quality in situ testing results using Pressuremeters including High Pressure Dilatometers, Self-Boring Pressuremeters and Cone Pressuremeters and conduct Cone Penetration Testing (CPT), following industry specifications and Fugro’s safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

• Produce accurate, reliable data from subsurface geology to support geotechnical interpretations for client projects.

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently across land, nearshore, and offshore sites.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with on‑site drillers, site managers, CPT Operators and project teams to carry out all required testing activities.

• Assist with equipment preparation, daily checks, mobilisation, maintenance, and safe demobilisation.

• Maintain clear documentation and uphold Fugro’s Environmental, Quality, Health & Safety policies.

• Adapt to changing schedules and operational demands, including travel and overnight stays where required.

• Contribute proactively to continuous improvement efforts, learning new techniques and embracing opportunities for growth.

• Support effective teamwork by communicating openly, sharing knowledge, and fostering a positive site culture.

What You’ll Need to Thrive in This Role

Essential

• A full UK manual driving licence is mandatory.

• Willingness to travel frequently and stay away from home for periods during operational projects (including night shifts or weekend work).

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment.

• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in changing site conditions.

• A practical mindset with geological, mechanical, or electronic aptitude or experience. Additional training will be provided.

• A degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field would be desirable.

• An HGV Category C (Class 2) licence is desirable.

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

• 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**.**