Maritime Small Craft Surveyor & Certification Expert

Government Recruitment Service; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Cardiff is seeking a Small Craft Surveyor to survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels, ensuring compliance with UK and international standards. You will issue certification and provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and industry colleagues.

Join a team delivering high-quality survey and inspection services across the MCA, with training opportunities and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• Experience surveying small/non-convention vessels and issuing statutory certificates.
• Ability to provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and industry.
• Commitment to MCA policies and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• As directed by the Technical Manager or Principal Marine Surveyor, train or mentor Marine Surveyor colleagues on MCA S&I activities to ensure consistent implementation.
• Carry out surveys, acting as lead surveyor, to issue statutory certificates for small vessels and witness stability measurements.
• Inspect small vessels and port installations to ensure compliance with international conventions and UK statutory requirements.
• Provide advice to industry and the public; be the point of contact for communications with vessel owners and designated companies; support high-quality service.
• Assist in maintaining training and competence records; complete development opportunities to keep skills up to date.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Cardiff is seeking a Small Craft Surveyor to survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels, ensuring compliance with UK and international standards. You will issue certification and provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and industry colleagues.

Join a team delivering high-quality survey and inspection services across the MCA, with training opportunities and a clear career path.