Small Craft Surveyor - Maritime Safety & Certification Expert

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; South Shields; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the UK invites applications for a Small Craft Surveyor to survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels, ensuring compliance with safety, security and environmental standards. You will issue certification, provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and colleagues, and support consistent survey and inspection services across the MCA.

The role emphasizes accuracy, impartiality and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Survey and inspect small/non-convention vessels to ensure compliance with international conventions and UK statutory requirements (safety, security and environmental standards).
• Issue statutory certificates and provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and industry colleagues.
• Lead surveyor in appropriate cases, including issuing certification, advising the public and colleagues, approving ships plans, investigating complaints and witnessing stability measurements.

Job description

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the UK invites applications for a Small Craft Surveyor to survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels, ensuring compliance with safety, security and environmental standards. You will issue certification, provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and colleagues, and support consistent survey and inspection services across the MCA.

The role emphasizes accuracy, impartiality and customer-focused service.