Marine Surveyor

ABL Group; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

ABL – an Aqualis Group company – is seeking a senior marine survey consultant based in Istanbul, Turkey. You will deliver hull and machinery surveys, condition assessments, and related consultancy for insurers, shipowners and maritime clients.

You will inspect vessels at sea and shore locations, prepare high-quality reports, and support client proposals. A minimum of 5 years in the maritime sector is required and you must be eligible to work in Turkey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ maritime industry experience including surveys or consultancy.
• Proven ability to produce accurate technical reports within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Attend vessels, ports, shipyards, terminals and offshore locations to perform inspections and surveys.
• Investigate casualties and determine probable causes of vessel damage or incidents.
• Estimate repair costs and provide clear technical recommendations to clients.
• Produce timely survey reports and consultancy deliverables of high quality.
• Develop understanding of ABL's maritime services and contribute to project delivery.
• Build relationships with clients and support business development activities.
• Contribute to proposals, technical submissions and client presentations as needed.
• Maintain billable utilisation of at least 60% through effective workload management.

Skills

Client-facing consultancy

Report writing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Survey coordination

Education

Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering degree

Job description

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ABL– an Aqualis Group company - is a leading global independent energy and marine consultant working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition across the renewables, maritime, and oil and gas sectors, offering the deepest pool of expertise across marine and engineering disciplines in more than 300 locations globally.

As a key member of our team in Turkey, you will deliver a range of marine surveying and consultancy services, including hull and machinery, condition, and suitability surveys. Working on behalf of P&I Clubs, insurers, shipowners, and other maritime clients, you will conduct inspections, provide technical assessments, and support clients with expert advice across a variety of vessel types and marine operations.

What will you be doing?

• Attend vessels, ports, shipyards, terminals, and offshore locations as required to undertake inspections and surveys.
• Attend casualty investigations and determine the nature, extent, and probable cause of vessel damage or incidents.
• Estimate the cost of repairs, providing clear technical recommendations and guidance to clients.
• Produce accurate, timely, and high-quality survey reports and technical consultancy deliverables.
• Develop a broad understanding of ABL's maritime consultancy services and contribute to the successful delivery of projects across the business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supporting business development activities and promoting ABL's maritime services.
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, technical submissions, and client presentations where required.
• Maintain a billable utilisation level of at least 60% through effective management of assignments and workload.

What are we looking for?

• Educated to degree level in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering or a related subject.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within the maritime industry, this could include experience working in a shipyard, consultancy or in a seagoing position.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate technical reports and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.
• Broader offshore operational experience across a range of vessel, marine, or offshore energy projects.
• Experience leading client-facing consultancy assignments and managing complex stakeholder relationships.

Further Information:

This position will be based at our office in Istanbul. You must have the right to live and work in Turkey.

The job holder will be expected to undertake onshore and offshore client assignment, both locally and internationally.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.

Our Commitment to D&I:

At Aqualis Group, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive, regardless of background, identity, or role. As a global company, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion strengthens our teams. We support flexible working, accessible environments, and employee wellbeing. Even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement, we encourage you to apply—your unique perspective could be just what we need.