Project Geotechnical Consultant

Job Description

Join Fugro’s Geotechnical Consulting team in Wallingford and play a key role in shaping the future of marine and offshore projects. As a Geo‑data Consultant, you will contribute to high‑quality geotechnical analysis, help develop innovative technical solutions and support the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary studies. This is an exciting opportunity for an early‑career engineer eager to deepen their expertise, work alongside industry specialists and build strong client relationships in a fast‑evolving sector.

In this role, you will take on meaningful responsibility from day one, independently performing routine geotechnical assessments, guiding junior team members and contributing to proposals and project delivery. Working closely with colleagues across geoscience, geology, GIS and wider Fugro teams, you will help transform geo‑data into actionable insights for clients worldwide. If you are passionate about geotechnical engineering, keen to grow your technical capabilities and motivated by collaborative problem‑solving, we would love to hear from you.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Carry out routine geotechnical engineering analyses, including developing soil parameters, foundation assessments and preparing high‑quality technical reports for clients.

• Undertake non‑standard or more complex geotechnical analyses under the guidance of senior consultants.

• Supervise and support junior team members, ensuring quality control of technical work and deliverables.

• Provide technical and procedural training to colleagues as needed.

• Develop technical solutions that meet client needs and contribute to the preparation of costed proposals and bids.

• Support business development activities by helping to build client relationships and promote Fugro’s geotechnical capabilities.

• Act as project manager for assigned studies, coordinating tasks, managing budgets and schedules, and integrating inputs from other discipline teams.

• Recommend and implement improvements in specific technical areas to enhance team performance and service quality.

• Ensure full compliance with QHSSE standards and uphold Fugro’s commitment to safe, high‑quality project delivery.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams across geoscience, geology, GIS, commercial, and laboratory functions to deliver integrated project outcomes

What you’ll need to thrive in this role:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.

• Post‑graduate qualification in Soil Mechanics or equivalent; a PhD is desirable.

• Experience in a geotechnical engineering environment (industry experience preferred).

• Experience supervising or supporting junior team members is beneficial.

• Working towards, or already holding, Professional Chartered status (preferred).

• Proficiency in finite element analysis tools such as PLAXIS or Abaqus (preferred).

• Ability to code in Python or develop Excel macros is advantageous.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Proven ability to work effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to independently process and interpret geo‑data.

• A proactive approach to learning, client engagement, and delivering high‑quality results.

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

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**.**