Online Survey Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

ERSG Ltd seeks an Online Survey Lead to oversee offshore survey acquisition operations from a Remote Operations Centre in the UK. You will lead shift-based teams, ensure data quality, and coordinate with project teams to deliver data to project specifications and QA/QC standards.

Ideal candidates bring proven offshore survey acquisition experience, prior online leadership in live operations, and a strong understanding of survey systems and sensors.

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

Offshore survey acquisition

Leadership in live operations

Survey systems & sensors

Data quality & QA/QC

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. If you're an experienced survey professional looking to take the lead in a highly technical and innovative operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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