Bathymetry Technical Lead

Fort Recruitment; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un Bathymetry Technical Lead au sein d'un centre de renommée mondiale, axée sur le conseil, l'innovation et la formation dans le domaine de la bathymétrie. Ce poste hybride vous permettra de travailler à distance tout en ayant des responsabilités sur le terrain et en partageant votre expertise avec d'autres professionnels.

Benefits

35.5 jours de congés par an

Régime de pension personnel généreux

Possibilité d'évolution de carrière

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 ans d'expérience en conduite d'enquêtes acoustiques.
• Connaissance avancée du traitement des données bathymétriques.
• Qualification en topographie hydrographique de catégorie A.

Responsibilities

• Conseiller sur la collecte et le traitement des données bathymétriques.
• Développer et encadrer les employés en bathymétrie.
• Diriger des projets techniques liés à la bathymétrie.

Skills

Acoustic swathe surveys

Bathymetric data processing

IT literacy

Survey planning

Education

Degree level hydrographic surveying qualification

Tools

Caris HIPS/SIPS

Job description

We are seeking a suitably qualified candidate for this exciting opportunity as a Bathymetry Technical Lead working for a world leading centre for hydrography and bathymetry. The organisation works with a wide range of data suppliers and partners to support maritime navigation, safety, security and marine development around the UK and worldwide.

Bathymetry Technical Lead - Role Overview

• The role is a hybrid role working 2-3 days a week in the office and the remaining days home based.
• To provide advice and make key decisions on the collection and handling of bathymetric data.
• To initiate and deliver the development of hydrographic survey and bathymetry expertise within the centre.
• To support research and innovation, including writing policy and procedures.
• To support survey activities both internally and in the field
• Be the subject matter expert for bathymetric data acquisition, processing and data-basing, seeking continuous improvement of deliverables and processing procedures.
• Liaise with equipment/software manufacturers and survey contractors on the best formats, systems, and practices. Ensure use of bathymetric data and technology aligns with current best available practice.
• Develop, coach and mentor Bathymetry staff in development posts and those with survey experience/qualifications. Facilitate field visits to survey vessels, internal training and external education as required.
• Lead the design and oversee the processes which provide the analysis and processing of incoming complex bathymetric datasets, the writing of verification reports and the promulgation of verified data to the other systems that require it.
• Support and lead technical projects relating to Bathymetry.
• Provide processes for developing technologies to be embedded E.g., Ping 2 ECDIS, Satellite Derived Bathymetry, etc.
• Represent the organisation externally at conferences and meetings.
• Coordinate the planning and resourcing requirements to deliver tasks on time/on budget.
• Acting as Client Representative during contract surveys to ensure compliance.

Bathymetry Technical Lead Candidate Requirements

• A degree level hydrographic surveying qualification from an FIG/IHO/ICA Category A accredited course, or IFHS HPAS Level 1 (or higher) accreditation.
• Significant (at least 3+ years) experience of conducting acoustic swathe surveys, including experience with associated survey equipment (e.g., positioning and motion sensor equipment).
• Expert knowledge of bathymetric data processing, data formats and deliverables.
• High level of IT literacy, including Caris HIPS/SIPS.
• Experience of planning hydrographic surveys.

Bathymetry Technical Lead - Benefits Package

• A starting salary of GBP47,293pa.
• 35.5 days holiday per year (inc. Bank Holidays) rising to 40.5 days per year after 5 years.
• Can accrue an extra 2 days holiday per month via overtime.
• A very generous Personal Pension Scheme.
• Definite scope for future progression and promotion.
• A full list of benefits will be provided to candidates prior to invitation to interview.

If you have the necessary skills and experience for this Bathymetry Technical Lead role, then please apply for this position today.