Small Craft Surveyor: Maritime Safety & Certification Lead

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Whitby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan (28.97% employer cont)

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the UK Technical Maritime Services Directorate is seeking a Small Craft Surveyor to survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels, issue certificates, and provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and industry colleagues.

You will support consistent, high-quality survey and inspection services across MCA, work with the MO and technical teams to meet duties, and contribute to safe ships, compliant operations, and a professional customer-focused

Qualifications

• Experience surveying small and non-convention vessels.
• Ability to issue certification and provide technical advice.
• Commitment to high safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surveys of small/non-convention vessels to determine compliance with international conventions and UK statutory requirements.
• Act as lead surveyor in non-complex cases, including issuing certificates and advising vessel owners and stakeholders.
• Conduct inspections of small/non-convention vessels and port installations to ensure compliance with MCA standards and UK regulations.
• Provide expert technical advice to industry and the public, acting as point of contact for designated companies or vessel owners.
• Assist in maintaining training records and participate in MCA peer reviews to uphold impartiality and integrity.

Job description

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the UK Technical Maritime Services Directorate is seeking a Small Craft Surveyor to survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels, issue certificates, and provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and industry colleagues.

You will support consistent, high-quality survey and inspection services across MCA, work with the MO and technical teams to meet duties, and contribute to safe ships, compliant operations, and a professional customer-focused