Senior Surveyor - Offshore

DOF; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Worldwide fleet exposure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

DOF is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to join our Survey & Inspection team on a permanent offshore basis. You will lead survey operations, mentor offshore teams, manage data quality and ensure delivery of high-quality survey data across campaigns.

You will oversee survey systems, coordinate equipment mobilisation, and ensure compliance with client and contractual requirements while maintaining a strong safety culture. Relocation from major Australian cities is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in hydrographic surveying or geomatics, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in offshore survey operations.
• Previous senior or lead surveyor experience.
• Strong understanding of survey and geomatics principles.
• Ability to lead offshore teams and manage priorities.
• Knowledge of IMCA guidelines and industry standards.
• Experience with project and vessel mobilisations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore survey operations and provide technical guidance.
• Coordinate survey equipment mobilisation, testing, and readiness.
• Oversee data acquisition, processing workflows, quality control, and deliverables.
• Ensure activities meet industry standards, procedures, and best practice.
• Monitor and maintain survey equipment performance.
• Support project prep, procedure development, and planning.
• Manage offshore work scopes while ensuring contractual compliance.
• Liaise with clients, vessel management, and ROV teams.
• Ensure accurate reporting, documentation and handovers.
• Champion a strong HSEQ culture and safety commitment.
• Experience with EIVA, HiPAP/LBL, AUV/ROV is advantageous.

Skills

Leadership

Survey expertise

Offshore operations

Geomatics knowledge

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Education

Degree in Hydrographic Surveying

Tools

EIVA software

MBES data processing

GIS

HiPAP/LBL systems

Job description

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

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

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.