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Based within our Geotechnical Laboratory in Wallingford, you will combine hands-on testing with technical review, data validation and continuous improvement. Working alongside laboratory colleagues, engineers, project teams and technical specialists, you will help maintain the high standards our clients rely on while strengthening our laboratory capability. You will report to the Team Leader - Rock Testing and have opportunities to share your knowledge, support others and contribute to the development of testing methods and services.\nYour role and responsibilities\nPerform and support a varied range of geotechnical soil and rock laboratory tests, ensuring work is completed safely and in line with approved procedures, recognised technical standards and accreditation requirements.\nReview and validate test results, calculations, observations and derived parameters, identifying anomalies or inconsistencies and escalating technical concerns when appropriate.\nProtect the quality and integrity of laboratory data by applying ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, laboratory quality systems and robust data-integrity principles.\nProvide practical technical support during testing, investigations and method development, helping the team resolve issues and implement effective improvements.\nContribute to audits, quality reviews, accreditation activities, lessons learned and the consistent application of laboratory best practice.\nShare your knowledge through coaching, training and competency development, helping colleagues build confidence and technical capability.\nPromote a safety-first culture by supporting risk assessments, toolbox talks, safety moments and investigations into incidents, near misses and non-conformances.\nWhat you’ll need to thrive in this role\nA bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional capability, in geotechnical or civil engineering, geology, or a closely related discipline.\nStrong technical knowledge of geotechnical laboratory testing, soil or rock behaviour, data interpretation, and the review and validation of technical results.\nA good understanding of laboratory quality assurance, data integrity and working in accordance with recognised procedures and standards.\nPrior experience managing a small team, mentoring colleagues, working collaboratively and understanding team capabilities.\nThe ability to communicate clearly, organise competing priorities and collaborate effectively with colleagues from different technical and project disciplines.\nA careful, safety-conscious approach, with strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.\nHighly desirable: Experience in a geotechnical soil, rock or materials-testing laboratory; familiarity with LIMS; a master’s degree; or graduate membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or the Geological Society of London would be beneficial.\nAbout Us\nWho we are \nDo 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.\nWhat we offer\nFugro 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.\nOur view on diversity, equity and inclusion\nAt 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.\nBenefits of joining our team\nExtensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.\nContributory pension scheme\nPrivate medical insurance\nHealth cash plan\nGroup life assurance\nGroup income protection\nElectric car scheme\nCycle to work scheme\nDiscounted gym membership\nDiscounts platform\nThe Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)\nEnhanced maternity and paternity pay\nLong service awards\nFugro values awards\nEmployee referral bonus scheme\nDisclaimer for recruitment agencies:\nFugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. 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