Team Leader – Standard Lab

Job Description

Team Leader – Standard Laboratory – Fugro, Belgium Fugro is the world’s leading, independent provider of geo-intelligence and asset integrity solutions for large constructions, infrastructure and natural resources. Fugro leverages its global multi-disciplinary teams to provide clients with all aspects required to characterize their sites and achieve optimized foundation design and asset life extension. Our engineers develop new industry-leading methods using our advanced understanding of geotechnical in-situ and laboratory testing and using our close relationships with numerous academic institutions. Working around the globe, Fugro employs more than 10,000 employees in around 55 countries.

Job Description

Team Leader – Standard Laboratory – Fugro, Belgium Fugro is the world’s leading, independent provider of geo-intelligence and asset integrity solutions for large constructions, infrastructure and natural resources. Fugro leverages its global multi-disciplinary teams to provide clients with all aspects required to characterize their sites and achieve optimized foundation design and asset life extension. Our engineers develop new industry-leading methods using our advanced understanding of geotechnical in-situ and laboratory testing and using our close relationships with numerous academic institutions. Working around the globe, Fugro employs more than 10,000 employees in around 55 countries. Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for geotechnical science? Are you ready to guide a technical team and ensure the highest quality in laboratory testing? Fugro is looking for a Team Leader for our Standard Laboratory to join our team in Belgium (Louvain-La-Neuve). In this key role, you will have a direct impact on the quality of our data and contribute to important energy and infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading Daily Operations You’ll be in charge of the day-to‑time activities of the Standard Laboratory, ensuring that your team collects, tests, and analyzes geotechnical data efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Guiding and Developing Your Team You’ll actively manage, lead, and support your team of laboratory personnel. Helping them develop their skills through coaching and training is a big part of the job.
• Upholding Quality and Standards You will be the technical reference for your team, making sure all work meets our high quality and safety standards. A key part of this is ensuring compliance with procedures like ISO 17892, BS1377, and contributing to our ISO 17025 quality system.
• Managing Laboratory Resources You’ll ensure your team has everything it needs to succeed, from planning the maintenance and calibration of equipment to managing the availability of materials.
• Driving Continuous Improvement You will take ownership of the lab’s evolution, actively participating in technical discussions and looking for ways to improve our processes and capabilities.

What We’re Looking For

• Education A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent through experience.
• Leadership Experience Experience in leading teams (> 3 years). We welcome applications from talented individuals who are early in their leadership journey
• Technical Knowledge A solid understanding of geotechnical laboratory testing. Knowledge of technical standards (ISO 17892, BS1377) is essential, and experience with quality processes like ISO 17025 is a strong asset.
• Languages Proficiency in both English and French is required.
• Skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills, an organized and proactive mindset, and competence with standard office tools like Excel and email.

What We Offer

• An attractive salary and benefits package that reflects your qualifications and expertise.
• A collaborative, supportive and family-like work environment.
• Numerous opportunities for training and career development, both in Belgium and internationally.
• A focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
• A fixed annual salary reevaluation.

Interested?

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for geotechnics and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. This is your chance to lead a dedicated team and make a significant contribution at Fugro.