Maritime Small Craft Surveyor - Safety & Certification

Government Recruitment Service; Shire Of Beverley; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil service pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Beverley is recruiting a Small Craft Surveyor to survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels, ensuring compliance with UK and international safety standards. You will issue certification and provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and colleagues.

You will join the Survey and Inspection function within the MCA’s UK Technical Maritime Services Directorate, delivering high-quality survey and inspection services across the organization.

Qualifications

• Survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels to ensure safety standards.
• Issue certification and provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and industry colleagues.
• Lead surveys and inspections in all but the most complex cases.

Responsibilities

• As directed by the Technical Manager or Principal Marine Surveyor, training or mentoring colleagues on MCA S&I activities to ensure consistent enforcement.
• Carry out surveys and issue statutory certificates for small/non-convention vessels; act as lead surveyor where appropriate.
• Inspect small/non-convention vessels and port installations to ensure compliance with international conventions and UK requirements.
• Provide industry and public guidance per MCA policies; act as point of contact for vessel owners and companies.
• Maintain training records and competence profiles; complete development opportunities to ensure impartiality and integrity.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Beverley is recruiting a Small Craft Surveyor to survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels, ensuring compliance with UK and international safety standards. You will issue certification and provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and colleagues.

You will join the Survey and Inspection function within the MCA’s UK Technical Maritime Services Directorate, delivering high-quality survey and inspection services across the organization.