Graduate Engineering Geologist

Job Description

Fugro is now seeking ambitious Graduate Engineers to join the Engineering and Consultancy team based in our Oxfordshire head office. The Consulting team is responsible for analysing and interpreting accurate geological, geotechnical, and geophysical as well as laboratory testing data. This enables our clients to make informed decisions during the engineering, design, and construction phases of infrastructure development projects, ultimately reducing project risk and costs. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will support the delivery of geotechnical and engineering projects across land and nearshore environments. You will take part in desktop studies, site investigations, data integration, and interpretation of subsurface conditions to support the safe and reliable design of major energy and infrastructure projects. Alongside fieldwork, you will work in the office applying advanced software to integrated ground models and geotechnical analyses.

You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers, project managers, and clients, gaining hands-on experience while playing an important role in delivering high-quality projects across the business.

Fugro offers significant progression opportunities as you become established in the company and grow your capabilities. Opportunities exist for promotion to Consulting Team Lead or careers paths for those wishing to move into the Management side of the business. For those who are internationally mobile, overseas opportunities may also be available. Fugro offers a wide range of in-house and external training to develop your technical capabilities and personal leadership skills.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Supporting the consultancy and engineering teams on challenging site characterisation projects.
• Assisting with the development and use of ground models.
• Supporting collection, analysing, and reporting of site investigation data.
• Collecting, integrating, and managing geotechnical and spatial data.
• Carrying out data assessment, including historical data analysis.
• Producing maps and spatial outputs to support project delivery by using GIS software and modeling tools for data analysis and mapping.
• Creating, maintaining, and updating project databases.
• Supporting digitalisation and automation with your ideas and coding.
• Cultivating expertise in engineering geology and applying it effectively to project development.
• Gaining an understanding of site investigations, including the purpose and type of data collected.
• Learning role-specific tools, systems, and processes.
• Potential involvement with nearshore projects, including work around jack-up rigs.

What You'll Need to Thrive in This Role

• A degree (or working towards one) in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• A strong interest in land and nearshore geotechnical engineering and risk management.
• Willingness to work in both site-based and office-based environments.
• Experience or interest in using technical software, such as ArcGIS, ground investigation databases, or geotechnical analysis tools.
• Confidence working with data, including collecting, analysing, and interpreting soil and rock information.
• A practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within project teams and with clients.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality, safe work.
• Curiosity about the natural environment and ground conditions.

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.
• Competitive salary.
• 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.