Dimensional Control Surveyor for Shipbuilding & Offshore

Navantia; Methil; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Company pension

31 days holiday

Life assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Job summary

Navantia UK is seeking an experienced Dimensional Control Surveyor to support the construction of vessels, offshore structures, and fabricated assemblies at our Methil facility in Fife Energy Park.

You will conduct dimensional surveys, perform precision setting out, read engineering drawings and CAD models, and collaborate with engineers and production teams to maintain quality and safety across site activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience surveying fabricated structures, heavy engineering projects, or vessels.
• Strong understanding of structural design, welding, assembly processes, and erection sequences.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Experience using surveying instruments and dimensional control techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional surveys and inspections on vessels, structures, components, and assemblies.
• Carrying out precision setting out, alignment, and verification of machinery foundations, structural fabrications, and specialist installations.
• Identifying and recording non-conformances against client specifications.
• Reviewing construction tolerances and recommending process improvements.
• Using surveying equipment including Total Stations, Theodolites, Precision Levels, and AutoCAD.
• Collaborating with engineers, welders, and production teams to maintain quality standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring calibration and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Promoting safe working practices across all site activities.

Skills

Dimensional control

Surveying

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Total Stations

Theodolites

Precision Levels

Job description

Navantia UK is seeking an experienced Dimensional Control Surveyor to support the construction of vessels, offshore structures, and fabricated assemblies at our Methil facility in Fife Energy Park.

You will conduct dimensional surveys, perform precision setting out, read engineering drawings and CAD models, and collaborate with engineers and production teams to maintain quality and safety across site activities.