Senior Engineer

Overview

Job Description

Step into a role where your engineering expertise directly shapes the success of metocean systems across some of the most dynamic offshore environments in the world. As a Senior Engineer (Systems) with Fugro, you will play a key part in delivering high quality metocean projects from office planning to offshore execution while ensuring that clients receive reliable, accurate and safe measurement solutions.

This is a hands-on and technically rich position where you will work with advanced instrumentation, Helideck monitoring systems and specialist software while supporting operations across the region, including regular offshore projects in West Africa.

You will be more than an engineer. You will be a trusted technical lead, a problem solver and a mentor. Whether you are building systems, leading site work, supporting vessel operations or coaching junior colleagues, you will bring a proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you thrive in environments where no two days look the same, enjoy taking ownership of equipment and site activities and want to work closely with project managers, clients and engineering specialists, this role offers the challenge, variety and impact you are looking for.

• Assist and support metocean projects in the office, onshore and offshore.
• Ensure project delivery meets technical, commercial and client-satisfaction requirements.
• Coach and guide junior engineers in technical work and process improvements.
• Lead system builds, site visits and vessel operations while liaising with clients and project teams.
• Maintain strong competence in metocean instrumentation, Helideck monitoring systems and related software.
• Undertake frequent offshore travel (70–100 days per year), including weekends when required.
• Provide out-of-hours support based on project needs.
• Support measurement campaigns as a second engineer.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering Manager, Project Management and Engineering teams.
• Plan, execute and deliver contractual tasks while supporting field staff and project leads.
• Perform offshore duties as required by contracts.
• Understand, service and maintain metocean equipment and electronics.
• Assist senior engineers with deployment and recovery of buoys, Lidar, ADCPs and similar systems.
• Complete equipment logs, site visit reports and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Take responsibility for equipment used in assigned projects.
• Conduct site work independently, including mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Train junior engineers in site work, software and safe operational practices.
• Assess risks dynamically and determine safe working methods.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, technical support and clients on site.
• Provide remote support to customers when required.
• Assist project managers with organising site work, client discussions and equipment procurement.
• Complete QHSE paperwork and permits.
• Support large projects as a project assistant or project engineer, including documentation and design reviews.
• Contribute technical and operational input to tendering.
• Troubleshoot software issues and undertake out-of-hours duties when needed.
• Write and review technical reports and data analysis outputs.
• Peer-review colleagues’ reports and datasets.
• Process datasets and create meaningful data displays.
• Compare processed data with other sources and develop peer-review capability.
• Comply with health, safety, environmental and quality management requirements.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude and support colleagues.
• Promote teamwork and flexibility by taking on additional tasks when needed.

• Advanced oceanographic and metocean knowledge
• Advanced operational planning capability
• Advanced data acquisition and analysis skills
• Expert-level communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in oceanography, science, instrumentation, engineering, electrical, mechanical or equivalent vocational qualification
• Relevant technical experience
• GWO or BOSIET training
• First Aid certification
• Valid offshore medical (OGUK or ENG1)
• IOSH certification
• Working at Height certification
• Full driving licence
• COMPEX knowledge
• 18th…