Senior Surveyor - Offshore

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

Join our team as a Senior Surveyor - Offshore

Due to continued growth, DOF is seeking experienced Senior Surveyors to join our high-performing Survey & Inspection team on a permanent offshore basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on major subsea and offshore projects while leading survey operations, mentoring offshore teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality survey data across a diverse range of campaigns.

As a Senior Surveyor, you will play a critical role in the successful execution of offshore projects, overseeing survey systems, managing data quality and ensuring operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in line with client and contractual requirements.

In this role, you will:

• 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.

Requirements

To be successful, you will bring:

• 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.

Experience with any of the following will be highly regarded:

• EIVA software
• HiPAP and LBL systems
• AUV and ROV operations
• Diving and inspection survey activities
• MBES and geophysical surveys
• GIS and data processing
• Survey reporting and analysis
• Document management systems

Is this the perfect role for you, but you don't meet every single requirement? We value the right person over a perfect match to a job description.

Research shows that underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed requirement, and we don't want that to hold great talent back, so we encourage you to apply.

It's the best way for us to find the right talent for this role, or another, and that could be you.

Location & Roster

Offshore-based role with assignments varying based on project requirements, typically 4 to 6 weeks per deployment.

Flexibility is essential, as rosters and work locations may change to support operational demands.

Candidates must be based in Australia, with mobilisation from major Australian cities

Relocation packages available for eligible overseas candidates

Application due date: October 16th 2026

Who we are

DOF is a leading provider of integrated marine and subsea services to the global offshore energy market. We combine expertise, assets, and technology to execute integrated subsea and offshore operations safely, and reliably - every time.

With a multinational team of approximately 6,000 people and a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, we support our partners with global reach, scale, and industry-leading capability. Our operational centres and business units are in Norway, Denmark, UK, USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, Philippines, and Australia.

At DOF you join a trusted global organisation where safety, teamwork, and integrity come first. We offer strong career growth, supportive development, and a culture that values inclusion, recognition, and connection. Build a meaningful career in a workplace that puts people first.

Unlocking the future, together.

Benefits

At DOF, we believe in providing our employees with a supportive and enriching work environment. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as part of our team:

• Worldwide Fleet:Be a part of our global operations and gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and locations.
• Career Growth:We encourage internal mobility and provide opportunities to grow within the company, whether it's moving upwards or exploring new roles sideways.
• Companies are their people:Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and above all we are SAFE - Our values interact with each other, shape our remarkable team and are embedded in our policies, our code of business conduct and guide our strong safe and ethical culture
• Competitive remuneration and benefits:We offer a competitive annual salary, salary continuous insurance, salary packaging options, purchase leave options, training and professional development, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), social club, yearly flu shots, and other benefits.
• Supportive and diverse team environment:DOF's Survey & Inspection department has a supportive, diverse and collaborative local and international team.

Please apply by submitting your Resume with motivational Cover letter, no later than October 16th 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants with full Australian working rights will be contacted to discuss their application.

DOF is an employer who embraces Equal Employment Opportunity and promotes diversity in our workforce. We encourage people of all ages and backgrounds, including Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.