Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Join Fugro as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Belgium!

Fugro is seeking a highly experienced, autonomous, and motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Land Site Screening & Consulting Team in Belgium. This role combines technical expertise, project management, and mentoring of junior engineers within a dynamic and international environment.

About Fugro

Fugro is the world’s leading independent provider of geo-intelligence and asset integrity solutions for large constructions, infrastructure, and natural resources. With approximately 10,000 employees in around 60 countries, we deliver the technical data and insights required to design, build, and maintain safe and efficient infrastructure.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will:

• Lead Business Development: Contribute actively to the growth of our land consultancy services.
• Manage Projects: Plan, coordinate, and oversee complex geotechnical projects from start to finish.
• Mentor Junior Engineers: Supervise and support junior team members in their technical and professional development.
• Provide Technical Expertise: Deliver advanced geotechnical analysis and interpretation for a wide range of engineering challenges.
• Design Geotechnical Structures: Work on soil improvement, tailing dams, quay walls, retaining walls, and reclamation projects.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Advise structural engineers on foundation design, bearing capacity, settlement, and soil pressure.
• Oversee Field Investigations: Supervise geotechnical site investigations and ensure quality control of soil testing.
• Ensure Safety Compliance: Follow all company safety procedures and promote a culture of safety.

Your Profile

We are looking for candidates who combine technical excellence with leadership and autonomy. Ideally, you have:

• Education: Master’s or PhD in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering.
  However, we are open to considering strong profiles with less experience who demonstrate high potential and motivation.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of geotechnical practices and markets in Belgium.
• Languages: Fluent in Dutch or French and English. Additional languages are a plus.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.
• Autonomy: Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel regularly within Belgium and occasionally abroad.

What Fugro Offers

• Competitive salary
• Career development and training opportunities nationally and internationally
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Attractive pension plan (10% of annual gross salary)
• Collective health insurance
• Company car
• Mobile phone subscription
• Net expense allowance
• Meal vouchers
• Sectoral bonus
• Fixed annual salary review

Why Join Fugro?

• Collaborative Culture: A supportive, team-oriented work environment.

• Diverse Team: Work with colleagues from various backgrounds who share a passion for innovation.
• Work-Life Balance: We focus on results, not hours, and promote family-friendly practices.
• Employee Wellbeing: We value initiatives that support health and wellbeing.

Ready to make an impact in a global company and lead exciting geotechnical projects? We look forward to your application!

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.