Small Craft Surveyor — Safety & Certification Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 28.97%

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Job summary

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK) is seeking a Small Craft Surveyor to survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels, issuing certificates and advising on compliance with UK and international standards.

You will train and mentor colleagues, lead surveys in straightforward cases, and provide expert technical guidance to vessel owners and industry partners while maintaining high-quality survey and inspection services across MCA’s maritime safety and environmental protection framework.

Qualifications

• Survey and inspect small/non-convention vessels to ensure compliance with UK and international safety, security and environmental standards.
• Provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and industry colleagues on MCA policies.
• Mentor/coach Marine Surveyor colleagues to ensure consistent MCA survey and inspection activities.

Responsibilities

• As directed by the Technical Manager or Principal Marine Surveyor, train or mentor surveyors in MCA S&I activities and ensure consistent enforcement of MCA standards.
• Carry out surveys leading to the issue of statutory certificates for small/non-convention vessels, acting as lead surveyor in most cases.
• Carry out inspections of small/non-convention vessels and port installations to ensure compliance with international conventions and UK requirements.
• Provide advice to industry and the public in accordance with MCA policies and be point of contact for designated companies or vessel owners.
• Contribute to delivering a first-class survey and inspection service across MCA's maritime services.
• Work with the Business Manager and MO teams to provide a customer service experience that meets expectations and supports a clear regulatory climate.

Skills

training/coaching

Job description

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK) is seeking a Small Craft Surveyor to survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels, issuing certificates and advising on compliance with UK and international standards.

You will train and mentor colleagues, lead surveys in straightforward cases, and provide expert technical guidance to vessel owners and industry partners while maintaining high-quality survey and inspection services across MCA’s maritime safety and environmental protection framework.