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Planning & Training Coordinator Portchester, England

Fugro

Full Time Portchester, England 30454 - 43168 GBP ANNUAL Today

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Job Description

The role

Fugro are seeking a Planning & Training Coordinator to join the Marine Site Characterisation Geophysics department based at our waterfront office at Portchester, Hampshire.

The department specialises in offshore geophysical seabed and sub-seabed surveying for the renewables, unexploded ordnance (UXO), nearshore and utilities sectors across north-west Europe.

As Planning & Training Coordinator, you will organise the deployment of our technical staff to work on offshore survey vessels by ensuring there are appropriate survey crews available and liaising with contractor agencies where necessary to fill staffing gaps. You will also coordinate the training of our staff to ensure they have the skills and competencies required.

This job is for you if:

You have excellent communication skills and can build rapport with ease.
You have considerable organisation and workload management skills,
You can identify upcoming requirements, create solutions and put them into practice.
You enjoy working in a relaxed and friendly but dynamic, open-plan office environment.

Who you’ll be working with:

You will be working closely with the Operations Manager to discuss upcoming requirements and review options, as well as department heads to ascertain specific personnel and training needs and department administrators to arrange travel.

Building a rapport with the other planners across Fugro is essential in ensuring staff are utilised and resources are shared, as is building relationships with contract staff providers and training providers when required.

Here’s what a typical week would be like:

Update with Operations Manager to go through upcoming projects & requirements.
Keep staff appraised of upcoming rotations and longer-term plans.
Update department planning documents – MS Project Planner, Department Calendar.
Research and book training courses, updating training and competence records.
Check in with the other Fugro planners to keep updated on regional personnel requirements.
Identify any Visa, vaccination or other requirements and arrange.
Check in with Department Administrator on progress of travel and logistics bookings.
Attend weekly departmental meetings to keep updated on future projects.
Manage financial administration relating to personnel and training, e.g. create and receipt POs, Invoices.

Who we’re looking for:

Essential

5+ GCSEs and 2+ A-levels or equivalent level qualification.
Good communication skills with a confident telephone manner.
Excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
An outgoing, confident personality with a good ability in developing relationships.
Ability to manage and prioritise a large workload and deal with frequent change.
Proficient in use of MS Office applications.
Fluent in English.

Desirable

Some knowledge of the offshore survey industry.
Experience in a recruitment or personnel agency environment.
Higher qualification in a technical / scientific / marine based discipline.

What we’ll offer you:

Benefits for this role include a competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance, 24 days annual leave and private medical insurance. The role may be full or part time and include some capacity for working from home.

About us:

Fugro are the world’s leading, independent provider of geo-intelligence and asset integrity solutions for large constructions, infrastructure and natural resources. We provide the technical data and information required to design, construct and maintain large structures and infrastructure in a safe, reliable and efficient manner. Working around the globe, predominantly in energy and infrastructure markets, we employ approximately 9,500 employees in around 61 countries.

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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.

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