Senior Hydrographic Surveyor (Offshore and ROC)-1

Fugro; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Geo-data specialist is seeking a Senior Hydrographic Surveyor to support remote and autonomous geo-data acquisition. This role offers the unique opportunity to work onshore and offshore, guiding projects and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess a relevant university degree and strong leadership skills. This position is located in Aberdeen, Scotland, and offers diverse challenges and the chance to innovate in the field.

Benefits

Extensive career & training opportunities

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group life assurance

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discounted platform

The Fugro Card

Employee referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and experience of the organisation, processes, and customers.
• Willingness to work both onshore and offshore with travel.
• Ability to lead and set up geophysical surveys offshore.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of remote and autonomous surveying solutions.
• Oversee positioning and navigation tasks ensuring technical excellence.
• Contribute to tenders and define project procedures.
• Guide planning and execution of acquisition activities.
• Mentor junior team members through technical challenges.
• Coordinate small teams and lead collaboratively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

University degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Fugro is seeking a Senior Hydrographic Surveyor (Offshore & ROC) this challenging and rewarding role combines cutting-edge technology with hands-on fieldwork. This role is pivotal in supporting the development of a remote and autonomous future for geo data acquisition.

Your role and responsibilities:

In this unique role you will work rotationally within our Remote Operations Centre as well as go offshore as and when required for projects. Giving you the diversity of onshore and offshore working. A relocation to Aberdeen, Scotland if not already in this location is a requirement.

As the Senior Hydrographic Surveyor (Offshore & ROC) you’ll be at the forefront of transforming how geo-data is acquired — remotely, autonomously, and with precision.

• Drive Innovation: Lead the development of cutting-edge remote and autonomous surveying solutions.
• Own Complex Projects: Oversee high-level positioning and navigation tasks, ensuring technical excellence.
• Solve & Improve: Tackle unique challenges with creative thinking, enhancing systems and methodologies.
• Share Expertise: Contribute to tenders and define project procedures that ensure success.
• Support Operations: Guide planning and execution of acquisition activities with informed recommendations.
• Mentor Others: Support junior team members through technical challenges and knowledge sharing.
• Lead Collaboratively: Coordinate small teams and step in for management when needed — leading through influence, not hierarchy.

Every day brings new challenges, opportunities to innovate, and the chance to shape the future of the industry.

What you’ll need to thrive in this role:

A university degree and in-depth knowledge and experience of the organisation, processes, and customers

A desire to work both onshore and offshore with travel

Capable to lead and set up Geophysical Survey offshore

Excellent Leadership, Communication Skills, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Critical thinking, Adaptability & Resilience.

About Us

Who we are
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

What we offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Benefits of joining our team

• Extensive career & training opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts platform
• The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
• Employee referral bonus scheme

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated .