Party Chief
Posted 4 days 23 hours ago by Fugro-Geoteam AS
Job Description
The role:
Fugro are looking for a Party Chief to join the team in Aberdeen, working within the Positioning and Construction Support area of the business to manage field operations on a variety of survey and positioning projects worldwide.
As Party Chief you will be responsible for the management and supervision of multi-disciplined staff and systems to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. You will act as the focal point and liaison between Client Representatives, Project Managers and offshore teams, therefore excellent communication skills are essential. Within the role there is a requirement to be proactive, driven and motivated and most importantly have the ability to manage and prioritise a busy but varied workload.
This job is for you if:
You have previous offshore experience on a variety of survey projects and willing to work offshore for approximately 180 days per year.
You are looking to add value to an environment that fosters a culture of safe survey practice.
You are good at problem solving; and enjoy tackling the project challenges presented in survey operations.
You want to be part of a great team.
You have a proactive and have a can-do attitude.
Who you'll be working with:
While offshore you will be working closely with the team of offshore Engineers and Surveyors to ensure the project is working effectively. You will communicate regularly with the Client Representatives, Project Managers and other onshore teams when required.
Here's what a typical day would be like:
Plan and supervise survey activities and prepare daily survey reports ensuring that project deliverables issued from the worksite are quality controlled and in accordance with contracts, ensuring operations are conducted in an efficient manner.
Maintain effective communication with Client Representatives, Project Manager and other onshore and offshore departments.
Develop and maintain documented operational procedures and work instructions and prepare comprehensive handover notes and project debrief reports.
Co-ordinate and manage project briefings, daily meetings and safety meetings as appropriate.
Ensure integrity and functionality of survey spread and suitability of allocated resources, reporting any deficiency through appropriate channels.
Manage the roll out and implementation of initiatives and campaigns instigated at the worksite or within the organisation and ensure proactive engagement from all personnel.
Manage and supervise staff offshore.
Who we're looking for:
Essential:
Degree / HND or equivalent in a relevant survey, engineering, geoscience related discipline OR equivalent vocational qualifications and experience.
Minimum of 800 operational days offshore construction survey experience.
Knowledge of client deliverables and how these are achieved.
Previous experience in a supervisory or senior position.
Computer literate with report writing ability.
Ability to plan and supervise survey operations, manage personnel and communicate effectively with offshore, onshore and Client personnel.
Capable of generating a safe and quality-based culture within the offshore team.
An excellent communicator (verbally and written) and able to form good working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
Disciplined, self-motivated and flexible team player.
Able to work flexible hours, travel when required and work offshore for periods of up to 4 weeks.
Must live within a reasonable distance of a major UK airport.
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
Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Group life assurance
Group income protection
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
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 .