Senior Oceanographer

Job Description

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.

The role

Fugro have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Oceanographer to join our talented Metocean Consultancy team based in our Wallingford office. You will be using meteorological and oceanographic data to provide metocean criteria for engineering design and marine operations for clients in the offshore, renewable energy and coastal engineering sectors. You are expected to coordinate the work of a small team. You will be responsible for the critical review of metocean data sources to select data that are fit for purpose, and the analysis of the data either by using existing software tools or by developing new analysis processes.

Who we're looking for:

1. MSc in oceanography or marine related discipline, preferably PhD.
2. Extensive experience in a relevant role
3. Experience using Matlab, Python is desirable.
4. Focused on accurate analysis and delivering high quality reports.
5. Proficient in English (verbal and written)
6. Highly organised, efficient and self-motivated
7. Team player

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.

What we'll offer you

1. An interesting and challenging job with a supportive and dynamic team
2. Career progression and opportunities within Fugro
3. Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
4. Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
5. Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
6. 24 days annual leave.
7. Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
8. Free parking.
9. Option to lease an electric car.

Please note that an accompanying letter is required alongside your CV when applying for this role.

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.