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Are you energised by field leadership and excited by the idea of shaping safe, efficient drilling operations that support critical infrastructure and environmental projects across the world. As a Drilling Supervisor at Fugro, you’ll play a central role in delivering high‑quality site investigations that help communities build safely and sustainably. You’ll lead skilled field teams, influence the safety culture on site, and ensure that our operations run smoothly, confidently, and in line with Fugro’s values. Reporting to the Resources Manager UK Land, you’ll collaborate closely with Operations and Project Managers, working in a friendly, supportive environment where teamwork and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the safe, efficient execution of drilling and site operations, ensuring compliance with Fugro’s Life Saving Rules, standards, and project requirements
Maintain a strong on‑site safety culture, setting expectations, intervening where required, and encouraging best practice across all shifts
Ensure all drilling equipment, tooling and consumables are certified, fit for purpose, well maintained and available when needed
Oversee personnel performance and development, offering feedback and guidance to build a strong, capable drilling team
Support short‑term planning of operations, ensuring methodology, equipment, documentation and resources align with project needs
Assign and manage the work of drilling and operational teams on site
Liaise daily with Operations Managers, Project Managers and Client Representatives to ensure smooth project delivery
Monitor operational performance and escalate or act to resolve issues quickly
Represent Fugro professionally at all times, fostering positive relationships both internally and with clients and third‑party project partners
Maintain accurate site records, reporting and communication to support project delivery and continuous improvement
Requirements:
Experience in drilling, site supervision or field operations, ideally within geotechnical, environmental or construction‑related disciplines
Experience in a marine drilling environment is preferable, along with experience of modular jack ups
Strong people leadership skills, with the confidence to motivate and mentor multi‑skilled field teams
Proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure, maintaining a calm, solutions‑focused approach
A proactive attitude to safety and quality, with the ability to intervene, coach and influence behaviour positively
Flexibility to travel regularly to project sites across the world and to support shift patterns linked to 24‑hour operations and working away for 4 to 6 week periods
What we offer:
Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally
Competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Group life assurance
Electric car scheme
Discounted gym memberships
Discounts platform
The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)