Online Survey Lead

ERSG Careers; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Careers in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Online Survey Lead to oversee day-to-day survey acquisition operations from a Remote Operations Centre, coordinating shift-based teams and delivering high-quality data for offshore projects in Southampton.

You will act as the key link between technical specialists, project teams and operational stakeholders, ensuring system readiness, data integrity and continuous improvement in an fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in offshore survey acquisition and data collection operations.
• Previous leadership experience managing online survey teams in a live operational environment.
• Strong understanding of survey systems, sensors, and acquisition workflows.
• A commitment to operational excellence, data quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate live survey acquisition activities from a Remote Operations Centre.
• Manage and support surveyors and acquisition teams during real-time operations.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with project specifications and QA/QC standards.
• Monitor survey systems and sensor performance, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Prepare projects for mobilisation, including configuration, validation, and system readiness checks.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical specialists, and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Offshore survey acquisition

Data collection operations

Survey systems understanding

QA/QC standards

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Online Survey Lead to join a pioneering organisation at the forefront of remote and offshore operations. Operating from a state-of-the-art Remote Operations Centre, you will play a critical role in leading survey acquisition activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of data across major offshore projects.

This is a leadership position suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys driving technical excellence, team performance, and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Online Survey Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day management of survey acquisition operations, leading shift-based teams and ensuring projects are delivered in line with technical, quality, and operational standards.

You will act as a key link between technical specialists, project teams, and operational stakeholders, ensuring seamless delivery and optimal system performance throughout project lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate live survey acquisition activities from a Remote Operations Centre.
• Manage and support surveyors and acquisition teams during real-time operations.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with project specifications and QA/QC standards.
• Monitor survey systems and sensor performance, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Prepare projects for mobilisation, including configuration, validation, and system readiness checks.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical specialists, and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.

The Successful Candidate Will Bring

• Proven experience in offshore survey acquisition and data collection operations.
• Previous leadership experience managing online survey teams in a live operational environment.
• Strong understanding of survey systems, sensors, and acquisition workflows.
• A commitment to operational excellence, data quality, and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work with advanced remote operations technology.
• Leadership role within a growing and innovative organisation.
• Exposure to cutting-edge offshore and marine projects.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

This role does not offer sponsorship. You must have UK working rights.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.