UXO Consulting Specialist

Job Description

Do you want to be a technical leader in your discipline? Fugro’s global reach, unique know-how and Geo-data expertise will put a world of technology firsts at your fingertips. Our desire to support sustainable initiatives and develop our technical expertise help us to provide society with invaluable Geo-data insights. We measure, map and monitor the most relevant Geo-data to make sense of the earth around us, to ensure the design, build and operate phase of physical and natural assets are completed safely, sustainably and efficiently. Our team are 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.

The role

Fugro are now seeking an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Consulting Specialist to join the Europe and Africa Geoconsulting team based in either Wallingford, Oxfordshire, Louvaine-la-Neuve, Belgium or Nootdorp, Netherlands. Reporting to the Department Head for Geophysics Geoconsulting, your responsibilities will be two-fold; to coordinate regional screening studies as to the UXO risk levels for offshore wind installations, advising on UXO risk mitigation measures and secondly to define optimal technical solution in terms of UXO survey for marine sites, where UXO is identified as a risk, this will include working with many internal stakeholders and external clients to agree the best technical campaigns.

Who we’re looking for:

• A degree or MSc in History, Archaeology, Explosive Engineering, Earth Sciences or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Previous experience as a UXO Consultant is essential.
• Chartership or actively pursuing chartership through appropriate professional institutions to support ALARP assessment.
• Willingness to travel overseas.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• A passion for learning and a drive for improvements through innovation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and peers.
• Excellent communication skills and able to build strong influential relationships.
• Focused on delivering results.

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. For UK based candidates the benefits are as follows, Belgium and Netherlands benefits may differ:

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including car allowance, contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24 days annual leave.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Subsidised canteen/restaurant in Wallingford.
• Opportunity to lease a discounted electric car.
• Free parking.

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 create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

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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.