Hydrographic Survey Manager

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Irvine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Hydrographic Survey Manager to drive operational excellence within their team. This role requires a solid background in hydrographic surveying and proven leadership. The position is primarily office-based with some site work and includes a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a company pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of surveyors, providing technical guidance and expertise.
• Ensure surveys are conducted to client specifications with a focus on quality.
• Oversee robust QA processes to maintain the highest data accuracy standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical guidance

Communication skills

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

Overview

Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking an experienced Hydrographic Survey Manager to join our clients expanding team and drive operational excellence and quality assurance processes.

If you have a solid background in hydrographic surveying across multiple disciplines and proven leadership skills in managing a team, this could be the perfect role for you. While primarily office-based, some site work may occasionally be required. The opportunity is based within 45 minutes drive of Glasgow.

What’s in it for you?

This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, a company pension scheme, and the chance to work in a professional and progressive environment.

Requirements

• A degree qualification with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Role Purpose

• Lead a team of surveyors, providing technical guidance and expertise.
• Ensure surveys are conducted to client specifications with a focus on quality.
• Oversee robust QA processes to maintain the highest data accuracy standards.
• Support the commercial team with tenders and PQQ documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety: Promote and uphold company HSEQ policies.
• Respect: Empower the hydrographic team to achieve top standards.
• Focus: Understand and exceed client expectations.
• Quality: Guarantee precise survey results aligned with industry best practices.
• Commercial Effectiveness: Manage resources efficiently to meet budgets and deadlines.

Core Tasks

• Plan and execute projects, determining the best approach for surveys.
• Oversee daily workloads to align with customer needs and company standards.
• Manage project delivery while maintaining resource optimisation and QA compliance.
• Resolve operational and technical issues independently or with appropriate support.
• Lead, coach, and develop the survey team, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Coordinate training and development activities through performance management.
• Assist the management team in preparing tenders and PQQ documents.
• Support audits to ensure adherence to HS&E and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with department managers to ensure seamless coordination on multidisciplinary projects.

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