Marine Surveyor - Ship

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

25 days annual leave

Bank Holidays / Privilege Day

Staff discounts

Career development

Employee assistance program

Flexible working

Job summary

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Marine Surveyor to inspect, audit and survey ships and maritime operators, ensuring safety, security and environmental compliance across the UK.

The role offers mix of field, office and home-working, with opportunities to conduct seafarer examinations and ISM audits, contributing to high standards of maritime safety and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven maritime professional with the qualifications outlined in this advert.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• The ability to inspect, audit and survey ships and maritime operators to ensure compliance.
• Valid passport for international travel and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, audit and survey ships and maritime operators to ensure compliance with UK and international maritime regulations.
• Approve stability information where qualified.
• Conduct seafarer oral examinations as a Nautical Examiner where qualified.
• Carry out safety management audits under the ISM Code.
• Inspect ships and port facilities for compliance with UK legislation and international conventions.
• Undertake Port State Control inspections of foreign vessels as PSCO under Paris MoU.

Job description

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 23rd August 2026

Location: Various locations across the UK -please see the full job advert for a full list of locations

Please note: In addition to the salary of £51,299 – there will be an additional full allowance of £12,000, which will be offered after training is completed. During the initial training period, there will be a £6,000 allowance. This allowance increases to £12,000 in total after training, which will last no less than 12 months.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Survey & Inspection is part of the UK Technical Maritime Services (UKTMS) Directorate within the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Our Marine Surveyors play a vital role in delivering the Government's vision for Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas, helping to maintain high standards of maritime safety and environmental protection across the UK.

As a Marine Surveyor, you will inspect, audit and survey ships and maritime operators to ensure compliance with UK legislation and international conventions covering safety, security, welfare and pollution prevention. Where appropriately qualified, you will also conduct oral examinations for seafarers, supporting high standards of competence across the industry.

This is a diverse role offering a mix of field-based, office an home-working activities. One day you could be inspecting a vessel in port, the next conducting an audit or examining seafarers. It's a rewording opportunity to make a real impact on maritime safety while benefiting from flexibility and professional development

Top Responsibilities

• Inspect, audit and survey ships and maritime operators to ensure compliance with UK and international maritime regulations.
• Approve stability information, where qualified.
• Conduct seafarer oral examinations as a Nautical Examiner, where qualified.
• Carry out safety management audits under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.
• Inspect ships and port facilities for compliance with UK legislation and international conventions.
• Undertake Port State Control inspections of foreign vessels as a qualified Port State Control Officer (PSCO), in line with the Paris MoU.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Proven experience as a Maritime professional, with the qualifications outlined in this advert
• The ability to make quick, effective decisions and manage a varied workload with competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• A valid passport for international travel.
• A full UK driving license.
• Maritime Professional with the qualifications detailed in this advert.

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 23rd August 2026