Senior Project Surveyor

-; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore energy project company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Project Surveyor to join their team. This position involves providing technical input throughout the project lifecycle and ensuring survey procedures meet client and industry standards. Applicants should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have experience in offshore survey operations. The role also includes liaising with teams, managing deliverables, and mentoring junior surveyors. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering top-quality subsea solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Surveying, Geomatics, Hydrography, Geophysics, or a related science discipline.
• Demonstrable role relevant experience in a similar position with a background in offshore survey operations.
• Demonstrated experience in subsea construction operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational input throughout the SURF project lifecycle.
• Liaise with internal teams and clients to identify project needs.
• Develop and review project‑specific survey procedures.

Skills

Technical and operational input

Communication and collaboration

Project planning and execution

Subsea survey software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Hydrography, Geophysics, or related field

Membership in a professional survey association

Tools

Subsea survey software

Job description

What will you be doing?

At Subsea7, we drive the global delivery of offshore energy projects, advancing technology with innovation, collaboration, and performance. Our Dubai office are looking for an onshore based Senior Project Surveyor to join our collaborative team. Applicants will already have office based experience in this role.

Join a supportive team focused on delivering top-quality subsea positioning, measurement, and mapping solutions. With Subsea7's global presence, you'll engage in complex and interesting offshore energy projects, utilising our fleet of pipelay and construction vessels.

The role will work as part of an integrated project team to review client requirements, develop associated methodologies, procedures and budgets.

• Provide technical and operational input throughout the SURF project lifecycle, from tender development to execution and close-out
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and third-party providers to identify personnel, equipment, and project needs, ensuring timely delivery to worksites
• Develop and review project‑specific survey procedures, ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry standards
• Attend and lead project briefings and debriefings with survey personnel and stakeholders to ensure clarity of scope and expectations
• Manage survey deliverables, oversee third‑party service providers, and ensure quality and timeliness of outputs within budget constraints
• Ensure end‑of‑trip reports are completed promptly, with lessons learned documented and communicated for continuous improvement
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance survey processes, workflows, and technologies to improve efficiency and data quality
• Mentor and support junior surveyors, providing technical guidance and training

What experience would we like you to have?

• Bachelor's degree or above in Surveying, Geomatics, Hydrography, Geophysics, or a related science discipline
• Membership in a professional survey association is beneficial
• Demonstrable role relevant experience in a similar position, with a background in offshore survey operations
• Demonstrated experience in subsea construction operations, with a comprehensive understanding of current techniques and technologies in ROV‑based positioning, measurement, and mapping
• Proficient in project planning and execution, demonstrating the ability to oversee workloads efficiently while upholding safety and quality standards
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities, both written and verbal, with a proactive and team‑oriented mindset
• Proficiency in subsea survey software

An environment where you can thrive

We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision‑making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

What happens next?

If you would like to apply for this role, simply click the Apply button found on this page.

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Here are 3 top tips to help you submit a successful application:

• Make sure your CV is up‑to‑date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
• We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It's your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
• Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission

Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps.

To find out more about Subsea7 visit our website here

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