Small Craft Surveyor - Maritime Safety & Certification Lead

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Milford Haven; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Annual Leave

Flexible working

Job summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency invites applications for a Small Craft Surveyor. You will survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels to ensure compliance with UK and international safety and environmental standards, and issue certification while advising vessel owners and industry colleagues.

You will contribute to delivering a high-quality survey and inspection service across MCA, with opportunities to mentor colleagues, maintain training records, and support regulatory outcomes.

Qualifications

• Surveying small/non-convention vessels in line with UK and international standards.
• Issue certification and provide technical advice to vessel owners.
• Support consistent, high-quality survey and inspection services.

Responsibilities

• As directed by the Technical Manager or Principal Marine Surveyor, mentor Marine Surveyor colleagues on MCA Survey & Inspection activities to ensure consistency with MCA standards.
• Carry out surveys on small/non-convention vessels, leading to statutory certificates and acting as lead surveyor in less complex cases.
• Carry out inspections of small/non-convention vessels and port installations to ensure compliance with international conventions and UK requirements.
• Provide industry and public advice in line with MCA policies and engage with designated companies or vessel owners as the point of contact.
• Assist in maintaining training and competence records and participate in MCA peer review/activity monitoring processes.

Job description

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency invites applications for a Small Craft Surveyor. You will survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels to ensure compliance with UK and international safety and environmental standards, and issue certification while advising vessel owners and industry colleagues.

You will contribute to delivering a high-quality survey and inspection service across MCA, with opportunities to mentor colleagues, maintain training records, and support regulatory outcomes.