Offshore Survey Lead — Marine Dredging Projects (Rotation)

AVENTA; Occitanie; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AVENTA is seeking a Party Chief to lead hydrographic and geophysical survey operations on offshore and marine projects in France and Spain. You will prepare, acquire, process, and report high-precision survey data, acting as the on-site focal point for all survey matters and ensuring safe, efficient project execution.

The role requires 7+ years as a Party Chief, expertise in USBL/LBL and MBES, and dual France/Spain eligibility with valid offshore qualifications. English fluent; Dutch a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Hydrography or equivalent, or proven experience.
• 7+ years as a Party Chief in marine, dredging or offshore construction.
• Strong knowledge of hydrographic survey techniques and sensor calibration.
• Extensive hands-on experience with offshore navigation and surface positioning systems.
• Experience with USBL/LBL and MBES systems.
• Valid offshore qualification set and medical fitness.
• Eligible to work in France and Spain with valid work permits.

Responsibilities

• Determine and install hydrographic and geophysical measurement equipment per project.
• Oversee calibration and verification of positioning and survey systems.
• Measure, collect and process survey data through project phases.
• Perform field checks and quality control against specs.
• Verify data accuracy and manage structured project survey databases.
• Compile survey reports and present results to management and client.
• Act as on-site technical focal point for survey questions.
• Monitor equipment function and coordinate routine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot sensor issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Party Chief role

Hydrographic survey

Geophysical survey

Leadership

Client-facing

Quality control

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Hydrography

Tools

MBES

USBL/LBL

Offshore navigation systems

Positioning sensors

Hydrographic measurement equipment

Job description

AVENTA is seeking a Party Chief to lead hydrographic and geophysical survey operations on offshore and marine projects in France and Spain. You will prepare, acquire, process, and report high-precision survey data, acting as the on-site focal point for all survey matters and ensuring safe, efficient project execution.

The role requires 7+ years as a Party Chief, expertise in USBL/LBL and MBES, and dual France/Spain eligibility with valid offshore qualifications. English fluent; Dutch a plus.