Job Description
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 create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.
Short statement:
As the Fugro IOVTEC ambassador, represents the company both internally and externally in the country for the renewables market in Taiwan. Internally, actively building a one-Team Fugro, ensures an inspiring, safe, sustainable, pleasant work environment and attracts new top-talent. Externally, ensures strong relationships with e.g. the local key clients, government, media, academia and suppliers.
Has a holistic vision for Fugro IOVTEC in the country. Understands and actions key opportunities and challenges in the renewable energy market within the country.
Supports the local present and future business and service lines by managing the support staff/shared service centre in country. Acts as the linking pin in the country/sub-region and coordinates between the local business/service lines to support them with the optimal deployment of people and assets in the country.
Hosts and facilitates all required activities for safe business operations and leads the local office facilities including related investments. Ensures compliance with all local statutory, legislation, including employment and tax laws and represents the management of the company to local works councils.
Key responsibilities:
1. Act as the Fugro representative:
Acts as the Fugro IOVTEC representative in the country, both to internal as well as external stakeholders including key clients, governments, media, suppliers, sub-contractors, financial institutes, industry organizations, local authorities, unions, NGO’s, academia.
2. Best people:
Creates an inspiring work environment. Delivers high quality and effective communication to local staff, in line with global and regional communication guidelines.
Ensures attraction of top-talent and retention of existing talent through involvement in career progression planning and development support. Drives diversity in the country.
3. Hosts and facilitates the local business/service lines:
Coordinates between the local Business/Service Lines to support them with the optimal and cost-effective deployment of people and assets within the country. Hosts and facilitates all required activities for efficient execution of the regional business activities in the country.
4. Key client engagement:
Is the local representative of Fugro IOVTEC towards key local clients to ensure cross business line, integrated offering of Fugro services by connecting the local business/service lines.
5. Local financial reporting:
Does not have P&L responsibilities, however ensures effective cost management of cost spent in the country without compromising regional or group development and return.
6. Manages office facilities:
Manages and optimises the local office(s) facilities. Proposes facility investments and divestments towards the Group Director in the region.
7. Support staff/ Shared Services:
If applicable, manages the country-based Shared Services functional support organization (Finance, HR, HSSE, Legal, IT, Tax, Procurement) in close cooperation with the regional staff directors. Ensures a local point of contact for each office location in the country. Ensures proper and balanced allocation of overhead costs to the Business and Service Lines.
8. Local statutory and governance:
Complies with local statutory and legislation including employment and tax laws and represents the management of the company to local works councils.
9. HSSE:
Shows and applies true management commitment and exemplary leadership to deepen and strengthen our safety culture throughout the company and drive adherence of Business / Service Lines and all legal entities to Fugro HSSE Management Systems, policies and standards.
10. Compliance:
Responsible for all staff continuously identifying and applying the Fugro values, complying with the Code of Conduct and adhering to the Fugro Golden rules of HSSE by ensuring a healthy and safe working environment.
Experience and Knowledge:
· Master’s degree in Business or Technical discipline
· Preferably 8 – 10 years of relevant working experience in which 3 – 8 years are in a management role
· Excellent communication skills including verbal and written communication
· Ability to negotiate and influence outcome with others.
· Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, both internal and external.
· Result driven and highly motivated
· This position will be based in Taipei, Taiwan
How to apply
· Please include your latest resume in the application.
· We regret to inform that we will only process applications made via our Careers website (and other linked portals) and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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.
