Project Manager

Description

Fugro is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to take ownership of the delivery of complex projects within our Marine Inspection and Monitoring (MIM) service line in Aberdeen. This is a permanent, staff position. This is a project delivery role for an established professional who brings strong commercial acumen, sound judgement and the confidence to lead high‑value, risk‑managed projects in dynamic operational environments.

As a Project Manager managing Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) projects, you will be fully accountable for project performance across safety, quality, commercial outcomes and client satisfaction. You will lead IRM projects from tender handover through mobilisation, execution and close‑out, acting as the primary authority for project decisions and the main interface with clients. Success in this role requires the ability to operate autonomously, manage complexity, and apply robust governance while maintaining a strong delivery focus.

This position is suited to an experienced Project Manager with a background in inspection, repair and maintenance, offshore, marine or technically complex project environments, who is comfortable holding responsibility for financial performance, risk ownership and senior client relationships.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assume full end‑to‑end accountability for the delivery of IRM projects, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, schedule, cost and client outcomes.
• Act as the senior client representative for assigned projects, leading client engagement, managing expectations and resolving issues at an appropriate level.
• Lead mobilisation, execution and demobilisation activities, ensuring projects are well planned, resourced and controlled.
• Own and actively manage project risk, including QHSSE, commercial, contractual, technical and operational exposures.
• Maintain full commercial responsibility, including project P&L ownership, forecasting, cost control, cash flow, invoicing and margin protection.
• Identify, negotiate and manage changes in scope through formal Variation Order processes, ensuring commercial robustness and transparency.
• Provide leadership to project teams and technical specialists, setting clear expectations and driving performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure appropriate selection and deployment of equipment, methodologies and resources aligned to project risk and operational requirements.
• Apply Fugro governance frameworks, approval authorities and project controls consistently and rigorously.
• Monitor project performance, intervene decisively where needed, and implement corrective actions to protect delivery outcomes.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of IRM project delivery practices.
• Act as a role model for project management discipline, professionalism and Fugro values.

Requirements

• Extensive experience performing as a Project Manager with full lifecycle ownership of technically complex projects.
• Strong background delivering projects within construction support, positioning, marine, offshore or similar operational environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing project P&L, commercial risk, cost control and financial performance.
• Proven ability to manage risk across QHSSE, contractual, technical and operational dimensions.
• Confidence acting as the senior client interface and representing the business with credibility and authority.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership, decision‑making and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working autonomously, managing ambiguity and making informed judgements under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools, particularly Excel, Word and Microsoft Project.
• Experience operating within structured project governance frameworks.
• A recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent). Sufficient relevant experience can compensate for lack of qualification.

Benefits

• 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.
• UK Benefits
• 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