Port Hydrographer – South East

Navis Consulting; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Port Hydrographer to lead hydrographic surveys and manage dredging contracts. This role is crucial for ensuring navigational safety and regulatory compliance within the port. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in hydrographic surveying, complemented by project management expertise. You will oversee the maintenance of navigation aids and handle capital applications, contributing significantly to efficient port operations. Join this dynamic team and play a vital role in enhancing maritime safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Private Health Care

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field and accredited hydrographic qualification required.
• Minimum one year experience in hydrographic surveying and multi beam systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrographic surveys and manage dredging contracts.
• Oversee maintenance of navigation aids and port disposal license.

Skills

Hydrographic surveying

Project management

Multi beam survey systems

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

RTK and GPS systems

Autocad systems

SONAR systems

Small boat operation

Aids to Navigation knowledge

Education

Degree in geography, hydrogeology, or geophysics

Accredited hydrographic qualification (IHO Cat A)

Tools

Computer systems

RTK

GPS

Autocad

SONAR

Job description

Port Hydrographer – South East

Job summary

The Port Hydrographer is responsible for conducting hydrographic surveys, managing dredging contracts, overseeing the maintenance of aids to navigation, and handling the port’s disposal license and capital applications. This role demands technical expertise in hydrographic surveying, as well as strong project management skills to ensure navigational safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient port operations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in geography, hydrogeology, geophysics, or any other subject that might be related – Licence holder of an accredited hydrographic qualification to IHO Cat A standard
• At least one year’s practical experience in hydrographic surveying, including inshore survey techniques
• At least one year’s practical experience using multi beam survey systems and processing the associated data
• Proficient with current computer systems, RTK, GPS, Autocad systems, sound navigation systems and SONARs
• Knowledge of Aids to Navigation systems, both fixed or in the water, including maintenance programmes
• Experience in the operation of small boats
• Ability to work near/on the water and on the port’s vessels in a non-seafarer capacity
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance