Senior Geotechnical Lab Engineer: Core Logging

Fugro Belgium is looking for an experienced, rigorous and hands‑on Senior Laboratory Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical Laboratory in Louvain la Neuve. In this advanced technical role, you will carry out complex geotechnical tests, oversee laboratory workflows, support junior colleagues and ensure the highest standards of data quality and operational excellence.

Main Responsibilities

• Core‑log open liners and identify the type of soils, describe and sub‑sample soils.
• Perform and oversee geotechnical laboratory tests to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and on‑the‑job training to junior laboratory staff.
• Review test results, ensure compliance with technical expectations and support peer review processes.
• Operate, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and computer‑controlled data logging equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation, calibration records and quality control logs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory procedures and workflows.
• Travel occasionally to the UK for training and operational responsibilities.

Skills & Candidate Profile

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering (geotechnics focus), Earth Sciences or a closely related field, or equivalent professional capacities and/or experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a geotechnical laboratory or similar technical environment.
• Proven ability to work in a hands‑on, practical laboratory setting.
• Experience in supervision, coaching or training of junior team members.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles, laboratory methods and material behaviour.
• Experience with core logging is an asset, but not mandatory.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy and IT skills (Excel proficiency required).
• High attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Motivation to grow in a specialized technical environment with a strong reference for hands‑on, manual and occasionally physically demanding work.