Offshore Senior Surveyor: Lead Subsea Surveys

DOF; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide Fleet

Career Growth

Values and Safety

Remuneration & Benefits

Diverse Team

Job summary

DOF is seeking a Senior Surveyor to lead offshore survey operations and mentor teams on major subsea projects. You will supervise survey systems, ensure data quality, and guarantee safe, contract-compliant delivery across campaigns.

With 5+ years in offshore surveying, you will coordinate mobilisation, QA workflows, and reporting while interfacing with clients, vessel teams, ROV crews, and stakeholders to ensure top-tier survey data and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Hydrographic Surveying, Geomatics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within offshore survey operations.
• Previous experience in a Senior Surveyor or similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of survey and geomatics principles.
• Ability to lead offshore teams and manage operational priorities.
• Sound knowledge of IMCA guidelines and industry standards.
• Experience with project and vessel mobilisations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Aligned with our values: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence - and above all, Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore survey operations and provide technical guidance to survey personnel.
• Coordinate survey equipment mobilisation, testing, calibration, and readiness for projects.
• Oversee data acquisition, processing workflows, quality control, and project deliverables.
• Ensure survey activities are conducted in accordance with industry standards, procedures, and best practice.
• Monitor and maintain survey equipment performance throughout project execution.
• Support project preparation, procedure development, and operational planning.
• Manage project work scopes offshore while maintaining contractual compliance and client satisfaction.
• Liaise with clients, vessel management, ROV teams, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and project handovers.
• Champion a strong HSEQ culture and uphold DOF's commitment to safe operations.

Skills

Survey leadership

Offshore operations

Geomatics principles

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

IMCA guidelines

Equipment mobilisation

Data quality assurance

Communication skills

Education

Hydrographic Surveying / Geomatics degree

Tools

EIVA software

HiPAP & LBL systems

AUV & ROV operations

Diving & inspection survey

MBES & geophysics surveys

GIS & data processing

Survey reporting & analysis

Document management systems

Job description

DOF is seeking a Senior Surveyor to lead offshore survey operations and mentor teams on major subsea projects. You will supervise survey systems, ensure data quality, and guarantee safe, contract-compliant delivery across campaigns.

With 5+ years in offshore surveying, you will coordinate mobilisation, QA workflows, and reporting while interfacing with clients, vessel teams, ROV crews, and stakeholders to ensure top-tier survey data and safe operations.