Small Craft Surveyor: Vessel Safety & Certification

Government Recruitment Service; Paignton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is advertising a Small Craft Surveyor—Ship in Paignton. You will survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels to ensure compliance with UK and international safety, security and environmental standards, issuing certification and advising vessel owners and industry colleagues.

You’ll work to deliver a first-class survey and inspection service across the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, supporting a client-focused regulatory climate and active engagement with

Qualifications

• Experience surveying small and non-convention vessels.
• Knowledge of UK and international safety standards for vessels.
• Ability to issue certificates and provide expert advice to owners and industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveyor in non-complex cases and issue statutory certificates.
• Perform inspections of small vessels and port installations.
• Provide MCA policy guidance and respond to vessel owners and industry colleagues.
• Maintain training records and support peer review processes.
• Contribute to delivering consistent, high-quality survey and inspection services.

Skills

Surveying Knowledge

Inspection Skills

Certification Knowledge

Stakeholder Advice

Stability Measurements

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is advertising a Small Craft Surveyor—Ship in Paignton. You will survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels to ensure compliance with UK and international safety, security and environmental standards, issuing certification and advising vessel owners and industry colleagues.

You’ll work to deliver a first-class survey and inspection service across the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, supporting a client-focused regulatory climate and active engagement with