Job Description

Party Chief (Survey Engineer)

As Party Chief (Survey Engineer) you will be responsible for the management and supervision of multi-disciplined staff and the survey systems to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. You will act as the focal point and liaison between Client Representatives, Project Managers and offshore teams, therefore excellent communication skills are essential. Within the role there is a requirement to be proactive, driven and motivated and most importantly have the ability to manage and prioritise a busy but varied workload.

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.

Job responsibilities:

Plan and supervise survey activities and prepare daily survey reports ensuring that project deliverables issued from the worksite are quality controlled and in accordance with contracts, ensuring operations are conducted in an efficient manner.

Maintain effective communication with Client Representatives, Project Manager and other onshore and offshore departments.

Develop and maintain documented operational procedures and work instructions and prepare comprehensive handover notes and project debrief reports.

Co-ordinate and manage project briefings, daily meetings and safety meetings as appropriate.

Ensure integrity and functionality of survey spread and suitability of allocated resources, reporting any deficiency through appropriate channels.

Manage the roll out and implementation of initiatives and campaigns instigated at the worksite or within the organisation and ensure proactive engagement from all personnel.

Manage, motivate and mentor the staff offshore.

To ensure that all survey equipments are calibrated, tested and fit for purpose.

To ensure that sufficient spares, manuals and consumables are held onboard and that the survey team is familiar with the equipment and prepared for the survey.

To verify that the vessel is adequately provisioned and that logistics are organized such that the survey is conducted as efficiently as possible.

To ensure that the survey is performed and the data acquired in accordance with good survey practice, survey logs are completed and that data processing and interpretation is maintaining pace with data acquisition where necessary.

To ensure that on completion of the project(s) that all survey records are collated and in good order prior to the departure of crews.

You bring (qualifications & experience)

Degree or equivalent in a relevant survey, engineering, geoscience related discipline OR equivalent vocational qualifications and experience.

Minimum of 8 years offshore construction survey experience.

Knowledge of client deliverables and how these are achieved.

Previous experience in a supervisory or senior position.

Computer literate with report writing ability.

Ability to plan and supervise survey operations, manage personnel and communicate effectively with offshore, onshore and Client personnel

Capable of generating a safe and quality-based culture within the offshore team.

An excellent communicator (verbally and written) and able to form good working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.

Disciplined, self-motivated and flexible team player.

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 create a safe and liveable world' - and to each other.

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

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