Offshore Survey Systems Engineer

Hydrographic Society UK & Ireland; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Subsea7 in Aberdeen seeks a Survey Support Engineer to join the Global Survey Support Team. You'll work with equipment and software specialists to provide technical support for survey systems on vessels and ROVs worldwide, coordinating with Project Surveyors, offshore personnel and suppliers.

The role blends technical know-how with project coordination and problem-solving on international projects, with opportunities to travel and develop HSEQ standards across the team.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Surveying, Electronics, or related field.
• Knowledge of subsea offshore construction and ROV systems.
• Offshore experience in Survey/ROV operations is advantageous.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel globally and work across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the selection, integration, setup, and operation of survey equipment.
• Reviewing project mobilisation requirements and coordinating equipment requests.
• Preparing survey mobilisation schedules and cost estimates.
• Briefing offshore survey engineering personnel before project deployment.
• Providing technical support throughout mobilisation and offshore operations.
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure equipment is delivered, returned, and off-hired efficiently.
• Managing equipment fault reports and coordinating replacements.
• Maintaining vessel survey equipment inventories and consumable requirements.
• Ensuring survey system documentation and configurations remain accurate and up to date.
• Developing technical notes, procedures, and mobilisation plans.
• Championing Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the team.

Skills

Survey equipment knowledge

ROV systems

Offshore experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree or HND in Surveying/Electronics

Job description

Subsea7 in Aberdeen seeks a Survey Support Engineer to join the Global Survey Support Team. You'll work with equipment and software specialists to provide technical support for survey systems on vessels and ROVs worldwide, coordinating with Project Surveyors, offshore personnel and suppliers.

The role blends technical know-how with project coordination and problem-solving on international projects, with opportunities to travel and develop HSEQ standards across the team.