Team Leader – Standard Laboratory

About the role

Fugro, a global provider of geo-intelligence and asset integrity solutions, is looking for a Team Leader for its Standard Laboratory in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. The role leads a technical team responsible for geotechnical laboratory testing, with a direct impact on the quality of data used in energy and infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Standard Laboratory, ensuring the team collects, tests and analyses geotechnical data efficiently, on time and within budget.
• Manage, lead and support the team of laboratory personnel, developing their skills through coaching and training.
• Act as technical reference, ensuring work meets quality and safety standards and compliance with procedures such as ISO 17892 and BS1377, and contribute to the ISO 17025 quality system.
• Plan equipment maintenance and calibration and manage material availability.
• Drive continuous improvement by taking part in technical discussions and improving processes and capabilities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent through experience.
• Leadership experience of more than 3 years; early-career leaders are welcome.
• Solid understanding of geotechnical laboratory testing and technical standards (ISO 17892, BS1377); experience with ISO 17025 is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in both English and French.

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, organized and proactive approach.
• Competence with standard office tools such as Excel and email.

What we offer

• An attractive salary and benefits package reflecting qualifications and expertise.
• A collaborative, supportive and family-like work environment.
• Training and career development opportunities in Belgium and internationally.
• Focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
• Fixed annual salary reevaluation.

Applications with a CV and application letter should be sent by email to the recruiter named in the original posting, with the reference Team Leader. Fugro does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.