Survey Engineer / Workshop Manager

Interocean; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services provider is seeking a Survey Engineer / Workshop Manager to support survey operations in the UK. This permanent role includes managing workshop activities, ensuring equipment readiness, developing procedures, and providing troubleshooting support. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, strong technical skills with survey sensors, and familiarity with the EIVA suite. Competitive benefits including private healthcare and a pension plan are offered.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Plan

Pension Plans

Life Assurance

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work and EV Schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a survey engineer in mobilisations and offshore troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with the EIVA suite.
• Proven track record in workshop and equipment management.

Responsibilities

• Manage workshop activities, ensuring equipment readiness and maintenance.
• Oversee mobilisation and demobilisation of survey equipment.
• Develop and maintain equipment tracking and management systems.

Skills

Technical understanding of survey sensors

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

EIVA suite (NaviPac, NaviScan, NaviEdit, NaviModel)

BeamworX

Job description

Location:UK (workshop & offshore support as required)
Reports to:Subsea & Survey Manager

Role Overview
Interocean is looking for a Survey Engineer / Workshop Managerto join our team permanently. The role will focus on supporting survey operations through effective equipment setup, testing, mobilisation support, and workshop management. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and maintaining procedures, checklists, and a sensor tracking system to ensure readiness and reliability of all survey equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage workshop activities, ensuring equipment readiness and maintenance.
• Oversee mobilisation and demobilisation of survey equipment, including setup and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain equipment tracking and management systems.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers for equipment specifications, wire diagrams, and spares.
• Establish standard mobilisation checklists and procedures for each sensor type.
• Provide remote and field-based troubleshooting support to offshore teams.
• Work closely with the Subsea & Survey Manager to ensure best practice across the survey department.

• Minimum 5 years’ experienceas a survey engineer in mobilisations and offshore troubleshooting.
• Strong technical understanding of survey sensors and positioning systems.
• Hands-on experience with the EIVA suite (NaviPac, NaviScan, NaviEdit, NaviModel).
• BeamworXexperience is highly preferable.
• Proven track record in workshop and equipment management.
• Experience dealing with suppliers and technical documentation.
• Ability to establish tracking systems and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work and EV Schemes