Drilling Manager Land and Nearshore

Job Description

We are looking to recruit an experienced Drilling Manager – Land and Nearshore to join our team based in Dubai, UAE. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating offshore and onshore projects on a day‑to‑day basis, ensuring timely preparation, smooth running and completion of project tasks along with technical and commercial requirements and scope of work. You will supervise a team and provide on‑the‑job training to team members.

• Formulate project execution strategy – plant & equipment requirement, drill rig set‑up and operational methodology along with the operations manager. Assist with production of drill string configurations, borehole plans and drilling fluid programs as required.
• Ensure maximum production and full utilisation of all equipment, tools, manpower and facilities involved with drilling operations. Reduce leakage through efficient operation.
• Serve as technical / drilling point of contact to onshore and nearshore field operations during project execution.
• Monitor market fluctuation and technical developments in all areas of third‑party supplied drilling equipment and drilling fluid.
• Be actively involved with procurement of drilling equipment and tooling, rigs, and extraneous drilling plant to ensure best value and budget compliance.
• Review project documents (DPRs & drill logs) to ensure compliance with correct drilling methodology and ensure daily targets are met to achieve maximum production throughout entire project lifecycle.
• Support mobilisation to site of drill rigs, small geotechnical platforms or small vessels and the crew.
• Take a lead role in design and implementation of competency assessment schemes for drill crew and supervisors.
• Carry out site visits to ensure drilling standards are maintained on the onshore and nearshore drill rigs.
• Support the production of project documentation, produce drilling method statements and procedures; provide input and assistance into the tendering process for pricing, drilling methodology and data collection.
• Ensure that Fugro policies and procedures are understood, implemented and adhered to by all employees.

• 8 years’ experience with various drilling techniques & equipment, diesel and petrol engines, hydraulics, small boats and self‑elevated platforms, with 3 years in a management role.
• Learning agility – strong ability and willingness to learn from experience, adapt and embrace new situations; desire to excel and grow new skills.
• Strong communication – promotes open communication across the organisation, empowers & connects others with positive impact, provides energy and demonstrates passion, trust & respect.
• Accountability – takes ownership and initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction; makes prompt and clear decisions, may involve considered risk.

Fugro provides a positive work environment and projects that satisfy curious minds. We offer opportunities to stretch and develop yourself, freedom to grow faster, and a competitive benefits package including hybrid working. We also provide on‑the‑job learning experiences, Linked In Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programmes.

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. We welcome diverse backgrounds and ensure everyone is supported, treated fairly and valued.

Fugro does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Civil Engineering