The Marine Environmental team specializes in environmental site characterization and environmental monitoring. The data we collect enables our clients and regulatory organizations to fully understand the effects of developments and activities in the coastal and marine environment.
Following comprehensive training, the role involves conducting laboratory tests on marine sediment and water samples, including particle size distribution, total suspended solids and total dissolved solids and other associated tests. It also includes performing water quality sampling for microbiological monitoring projects at schools, leisure centers and aboard cruise ships. Additional responsibilities include administrative support and maintaining a clean, organized laboratory environment, all in alignment with Fugro’s quality, health, safety, security, and environmental standards.
This job is for you if:
- You enjoy a role which offers daily challenges where no two days are the same, working on a variety of projects from the energy sector;
- You have high attention to detail and enjoy performing tests and sampling activities to specific standards and applied specifications;
- You can build sound working relationships with a variety of people from different backgrounds and communicate well when faced with challenges;
- You are accountable for your own actions and have a high degree of safety awareness in yourself, others and your environment.
Who you’ll be working with:
On a daily basis you will be liaising with the sediment laboratory/water quality technical manager, laboratory operations supervisor and deputy technical managers, other laboratory staff as well as project managers within the Marine Environmental and wider Fugro teams, and with external clients as required.
Here’s what a typical day would be like:
- You will prepare sediment and water samples from projects globally for testing and then run a series of tests as prescribed by the client;
- You will conduct water quality sampling of swimming pools and potable water facilities at schools and leisure centers located around the Hampshire and West Sussex region;
- You will conduct water quality sampling of recreational and potable water facilities onboard cruise ships, typically located in and around the South and South West regions;
- You will contribute towards the production of sediment and water quality results and test certificates;
- You will assist in maintaining UKAS (ISO: 17025) accreditation for the laboratory testing/sampling activities, including conducting standard procedures, quality control checks, equipment maintenance and laboratory records, as allocated;
- You will assist in the general maintenance of the laboratory and water quality department including house-keeping, sample storage and sample tracking.
Please note that whilst this position requires a 37.5hr week, the company may be able to offer flexibility around working hours and would be happy to discuss this at interview. However, weekend working, working away from home, and overtime will be required from time to time.
Who we’re looking for:
- B.Sc. in Marine Science or Environmental Science or relevant equivalent.
- Clean UK driving license.
- Troubleshooting skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to work unsupervised and take ownership of tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills and works well within a team.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good Microsoft Office capabilities.
- Excellent numeracy, literacy and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines.
- Experience of laboratory analysis of physico-chemical sediment and water samples would be an advantage.
- Experience of water quality sampling of recreational and potable water facilities would be an advantage.
Location: Portchester, United Kingdom
