Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager – Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV)

Fugro are seeking a talented Project Manager to join our USV Resource Centre based in Aberdeen, UK.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of packages of work that are executed with an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) within wider Inspection or Geophysical projects.  You will provide effective and efficient resource management ensuring all QHSE, technical, commercial, and contractual requirements are met.

Fugro’s USVs are equipped with all-electric ROV’s for subsea inspection scopes and geophysical sensors for site characterisation scopes.

Based in Aberdeen, with travel to client and project sites this is a leadership opportunity at the forefront of marine robotics and remote operations.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage (cost, schedule, contract) packages of work across Fugro’s expanding fleet of USVs in Europe.
• Communicate with overarching project management and client teams regarding ongoing project progress.
• Brief operational and technical support teams on project plans and execution strategies.
• Manage commercial budgets and forecast package revenues and costs.
• Author package documentation including project executions plans.
• Manage contractual commitments to ensure project compliance.
• Conduct quality control and audits on project execution phases (Mob, Operations, Data Delivery).
• Support writing and quality control of project reports.
• Resource management of individual USV assets providing cost control for annual operational and capital expenditure.
• Manage the introduction of new USV assets into the region for commercial onboarding.
• Operate across diverse markets including offshore wind, oil and gas, and subsea cables.
• Based in Aberdeen, with travel to vessel sites for project kick-offs and client offices for project meetings. 

What you’ll need to thrive in this role:

• MSc or BSc level in an industry associated discipline such as Geoscience, Engineering or Project Management.
• Strong understanding of subsea operations, survey methodologies, and remote project delivery.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

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
• Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
• 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

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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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.