Senior Ocean Modeller

Job Description

Step into a role where your modelling skills helps shape safer offshore operations, stronger coastal planning and better decisions across the marine environment. As a Senior Modeller in the Fugro metocean modelling team you will work with advanced numerical models to produce reliable hindcasts and forecasts that support major projects in offshore energy, renewable energy and coastal engineering. You will also contribute to coastal resilience studies that help communities and industries plan for a changing climate. Your work will be part of a collaborative team that values clear analysis, sound judgement and high-quality reporting.

This role also offers the chance to guide how the team uses cloud based high performance computing. You will oversee the use of computing resources, encourage efficient working practices and help ensure that the team follows internal standards. You will work with colleagues across the business and with clients who rely on accurate and well-presented metocean information. If you enjoy numerical modelling, want to grow your cloud skills and are ready to take on a role with real impact, this position offers a strong next step.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Implement and run numerical metocean models in hindcast and forecast modes

• Review and validate model setups and outputs to ensure they are robust and suitable for project needs

• Analyse metocean model results during project execution and at completion

• Produce clear technical reports that meet internal standards and delivery deadlines

• Manage the modelling teams use of cloud based high performance computing resources including compute instances storage and networking

• Monitor performance utilisation and compliance of cloud resources and resolve issues through direct action or by contacting support teams

• Work with internal teams to ensure modelling solutions align with project goals

• Engage with clients when needed to understand requirements and present modelling outputs

• Support junior modellers through guidance and knowledge sharing

• Identify and implement improvements to modelling methods workflows and quality systems

What you’ll need to thrive in this role

• Master degree in oceanography or a related discipline

• Experience using numerical models such as WAVEWATCHIII, SWAN D3D and HYCOM

• Ability to review and assess model setups for different applications and regions

• Experience working with unstructured grids is desirable

• Strong programming skills in Linux, MATLAB and Python

• Experience working in a Linux cloud environment using compute instances storage and networking

• Ability to analyse metocean data and interpret model outputs

• Ability to write clear technical reports in English

• Experience working independently and within a team

• Ability to engage with clients and understand project needs

• Interest in expanding knowledge of cloud based high performance computing

• Experience with SUNTANS or MITgcm is welcomed

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

• 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

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**.**