Senior Hydrographic Surveyor

Todd Hayes; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary Marine and Environmental Surveying company is seeking a Senior Hydrographic Surveyor in Bridgend, South Wales. This full-time permanent position involves managing survey operations both in the office and offshore, with a strong emphasis on leadership and technical expertise. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and substantial experience in hydrographic surveys, equipped with notable industry software skills.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Access to private healthcare

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of industry experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Hydrographic and Geophysical surveys in a leading role.
• Current or developing commercially endorsed RYA/MCA Powerboat Advanced qualification.

Responsibilities

• Mobilising and calibrating survey equipment, data acquisition, processing, and QA/QC.
• Client liaison, Party Chief activities, survey execution, and mentoring.
• Ensure all work complies with company IMS systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Initiative

Flexibility

Fluent in English

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

QINSy

PDS2000

POSPac MMS

Trimble Business Centre

Caris HIPS and SIPS

Geosoft Oasis Montaj

AutoCAD

QGIS

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Our client, a multidisciplinary Marine and Environmental Surveying company based in Bridgend, South Wales, is seeking a Senior Hydrographic Surveyor to join their team.

This is a full-time permanent position, working Monday to Friday 9:00-17:30.

This role is office-based with 80-120 days offshore. Currently, it involves 3 weeks on-call, 3 weeks office-based, undertaking 80-120 field days a year.

You must live or be willing to relocate to a commutable distance of the office in Bridgend, South Wales.

As the Senior Hydrographic Surveyor, your responsibilities will include mobilising and calibrating survey equipment, data acquisition, processing, and QA/QC of data.

• Relevant degree with at least 4 years of industry experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Hydrographic and Geophysical surveys in a leading role.
• Knowledge of industry software: QINSy, PDS2000, POSPac MMS, Trimble Business Centre, Caris HIPS and SIPS, Geosoft Oasis Montaj, AutoCAD, QGIS.
• Experience with Multibeam data processing, GNSS, Geophysical, UXO data processing, tidal and acoustic theory, geodesy.
• Geophysical survey background is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Current or developing commercially endorsed RYA/MCA Powerboat Advanced qualification.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.
• Problem-solving skills, initiative, and flexibility.
• Full Clean Driving License.

As a senior team member, your role will involve client liaison, Party Chief activities, survey execution, and mentoring less experienced surveyors. You will develop leadership skills to optimise vessel and crew efficiency and demonstrate a flexible, proactive work approach, essential in the nearshore survey market.

Job brief:

• Mobilisation and demobilisation of survey equipment, including calibration and verification.
• Equipment interfacing and tune-up onboard.
• Survey equipment maintenance.
• Work mainly from UK ports for several weeks at a time.
• Participate in the company field rota: 3 weeks on-call, 3 weeks office-based, with 80-120 field days annually.
• Data processing and reporting, both in-office and in-field.
• Liaise with clients to understand project specifications.
• Support Principal Surveyors and Project Managers to deliver projects per client requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with company IMS systems.
• Mentor and train less experienced surveyors.

Our client offers:

• A company pension scheme and life assurance.
• Access to private healthcare through Bupa*.

*Dependent on contract type.

• Career development opportunities onshore and offshore, challenging you daily to improve and grow professionally.