Laboratory Supervisor

Job Description

Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire (on-site)
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to join Fugro at a pivotal moment of growth. We’re expanding our geotechnical laboratory capabilities and establishing a new rock testing function, creating a unique opportunity for a Laboratory Supervisor to help shape, develop and lead this growing area of the business. You’ll play a key role in delivering the high-quality geotechnical data that underpins major infrastructure, energy and environmental projects around the world, while helping to build the next chapter of our laboratory operations. Reporting to the Team Lead - Rock Testing, you’ll lead a team of skilled technicians, influence how the new department evolves, and contribute to a pipeline of exciting projects that will support our continued growth and innovation. This is an on-site position in Wallingford, working 37.5 hours per week, with occasional opportunities to support offshore or field-based investigations in the UK and internationally.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Lead the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the geotechnical laboratory, ensuring testing programmes are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards.

• Help establish and grow Fugro’s expanding rock testing capability, contributing to the development of processes, resources and best practices as the department evolves.

• Supervise, coach and support a team of laboratory technicians, helping to create an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing working environment.

• Perform and oversee geotechnical testing on soil, rock and aggregate samples in accordance with industry standards, client specifications and Fugro procedures.

• Monitor laboratory performance, resource planning and scheduling, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, quality and service delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure accurate recording, analysis and reporting of test data, maintaining robust data integrity and quality assurance standards.

• Act as a key operational contact for laboratory activities, collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders and clients while proactively managing risks and resolving issues.

• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting best practice, conducting risk assessments, supporting investigations, and ensuring compliance with all QHSE requirements.

What you’ll need to thrive in this role:

• Experience working in a laboratory or other regulated technical environment, with a strong understanding of laboratory operations and health & safety requirements.

• Previous experience supervising, coordinating or mentoring team members in a technical, operational or laboratory setting.

• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and support team performance.

• Excellent attention to detail and confidence in recording, analysing and reporting technical data using Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel.

• A relevant technical qualification or equivalent practical experience.

• An educational background in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology or a related discipline are advantageous.

Desirable:

• Experience in geotechnical soil and rock testing.

• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems, accreditation requirements or laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

• Willingness to occasionally travel and support offshore or field-based investigations in the UK and internationally.

At Fugro, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and better outcomes. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Your potential, curiosity and passion for learning could make you the perfect addition to our team.

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.

• 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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