Small Craft Surveyor — Vessel Safety & Certification

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is seeking a Small Craft Surveyor within the UK Technical Maritime Services Directorate. The role focuses on surveying and inspecting small vessels, issuing certification, and delivering expert technical guidance to vessel owners and industry colleagues.

You will work to ensure compliance with UK and international safety, security, and environmental standards, contributing to high-quality survey and inspection services across MCA.

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying small/non-convention vessels and issuing certifications.
• Ability to provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and colleagues.
• Strong understanding of UK and international maritime safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Train or mentor Marine Surveyor colleagues on MCA Survey & Inspection activities to ensure consistency with MCA standards.
• Lead surveys and issue statutory certificates for small/non-convention vessels; advise the public and colleagues; approve ship plans and witness stability measurements.
• Inspect small/non-convention vessels and port installations to ensure compliance with international conventions and UK requirements.
• Provide guidance to industry and the public aligned with MCA policies; communicate with designated companies and vessel owners.
• Maintain training and competence records; complete development opportunities to keep skills up-to-date.

Job description

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is seeking a Small Craft Surveyor within the UK Technical Maritime Services Directorate. The role focuses on surveying and inspecting small vessels, issuing certification, and delivering expert technical guidance to vessel owners and industry colleagues.

You will work to ensure compliance with UK and international safety, security, and environmental standards, contributing to high-quality survey and inspection services across MCA.