Offshore Survey Engineer

ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashtead Technology, a leading subsea equipment provider, is seeking an Offshore Survey Engineer to ensure survey gear is prepared and tested for offshore deployment. You will work closely with clients and offshore teams, delivering first-line technical expertise that keeps projects safe, on schedule, and efficient.

The role covers testing and mobilising equipment, installing and maintaining survey systems on vessels, operating equipment offshore, diagnosing faults, and providing on-site support

Qualifications

• Offshore Survey Engineer experience required.
• Qualification in Electrical/Electronics/Engineering Systems or equivalent.
• Offshore Survival accreditation with valid medical.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, test, configure, and mobilise survey equipment for offshore projects.
• Install, integrate, commission, and maintain survey systems on vessels and offshore installations.
• Operate and monitor survey equipment for offshore projects.
• Diagnose faults and perform first-line repairs; escalate complex issues.
• Provide on-site technical support to clients and offshore teams.
• Maintain equipment records, documentation, and asset tracking.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and compliant with requirements.

Skills

Offshore surveying

Customer service

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Engineering Systems qualification

Tools

Survey equipment testing

Job description

As an Offshore Survey Engineer, with Ashtead Technology you'll play a vital role in delivering successful offshore projects by ensuring survey equipment is fully prepared and tested for offshore deployment. Working closely with clients and offshore teams, you'll provide first line technical expertise that keeps projects running safely and efficiently.

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare, test, configure, and mobilise survey equipment for offshore projects.
• Install, integrate, commission, and maintain survey systems on customer vessels and offshore installations.
• Operate and monitor survey equipment throughout offshore projects, ensuring optimum performance and reliability.
• Diagnose technical faults, carry out first-line repairs, and liaise with onshore teams to resolve more complex issues.
• Provide on-site technical support to clients and offshore project teams, delivering exceptional customer service.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, project documentation, asset tracking, and technical reports.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, calibrated, and operated in accordance with company, client, and manufacturer requirements.

What experience you'll bring:

• Demonstrable experience in an Offshore Survey Engineer role
• Qualification in Electrical/Electronics/Engineering Systems, or have equivalent industry experience
• Previous experience Offshore & current Offshore Survival accreditation including valid medical

Who we are:

Established in 1985, Ashtead Technology is a leading provider of subsea equipment rental solutions, advanced underwater technologies, and support services to the global offshore energy sector. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in enabling customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, including offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms. Our offering spans the entire lifecycle of these infrastructures, with over 85% of our equipment fungible across both markets.

Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally with over 600 staff and more than 30,000 assets, making us one of the largest independent rental fleets in the industry. We continue to invest in equipment and have a strong in-house engineering capability to provide the most technologically advanced solutions. Our growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, culminated in a successful IPO in 2021, with shares now trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

What we can offer:

• A dynamic & collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and your ideas welcomed
• A positive and inclusive company culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect among team members