Small Craft Surveyor - Vessel Safety & Certification Expert

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Job summary

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the UK is seeking a Small Craft Surveyor to survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels, ensuring compliance with UK and international safety, security and environmental standards. You will issue certification and provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and industry colleagues.

You'll mentor colleagues, support consistent survey and inspection services, and contribute to a customer-focused service across MCA's maritime services.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include training and mentoring MCA survey staff as directed by Technical Manager.
• Carrying out surveys leading to statutory certificates for small/non-convention vessels, acting as lead surveyor in straightforward cases.
• Carrying out inspections of small vessels and port installations to ensure compliance with international conventions and UK requirements.
• Providing industry and public advice per MCA policies and serving as a point of contact for technically related communications.
• Maintaining training and competence records and ensuring ongoing professional development and impartiality.

Responsibilities

• Training and mentoring MCA survey colleagues on specified activities to ensure consistent application of MCA standards.
• Lead surveys for small/non-convention vessels, issuing certificates and advising stakeholders.
• Inspect small vessels and port installations to ensure compliance with UK/International rules.
• Advise industry and public on MCA policies; act as a point of contact for technical communications.
• Maintain training records and complete development to preserve competence and integrity.

Job description

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the UK is seeking a Small Craft Surveyor to survey and inspect small and non-convention vessels, ensuring compliance with UK and international safety, security and environmental standards. You will issue certification and provide expert technical advice to vessel owners and industry colleagues.

You'll mentor colleagues, support consistent survey and inspection services, and contribute to a customer-focused service across MCA's maritime services.