Senior Hydrographic Surveyor

Spectrum Vessel Services Limited; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Private medical insurance

Pension 5% matched

Flexible hours

Training opportunities

Cycle to work

Wellbeing programme

Eye tests

Free team lunch

Great team culture

Sport socials

Job summary

Spectrum Geosurvey, based in Lymington, is seeking a proactive graduate surveyor to support fieldwork, data processing, and project delivery across onshore and offshore surveys.

You will work with senior surveyors, lead data acquisition efforts, and contribute to reports while developing skills in project management and QA/QC within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Hydrography, Marine Geography, Marine Sciences or related field.
• High competence in data processing, data acquisition, systems integration.
• Experience with at least one marine survey acquisition/processing software suite.
• Experience with training and mentoring.
• Full valid UK driving licence (note: UK licence referenced in ad).

Responsibilities

• Undertake fieldwork for extended periods away from home onshore/offshore projects.
• Lead offshore surveys as a Party Chief.
• Assist in leading data acquisition and processing; ensure data quality and reports.
• Liaise with clients and project teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead vessel mobilisations and calibrations.
• Support and maintain QHSE standards and documentation.

Skills

Data processing

Mentoring

Team leadership

Project management

Data management

Education

Hydrography / Marine Sciences degree

Relevant degree (Marine Geography)

Tools

AutoCAD

Marine survey software

Job description

Spectrum Geosurvey specialise in coastal geophysical surveys, supporting a wide range of clients in the offshore renewables sector. We have a proven track record delivering the highest-quality hydrographic and geophysical survey data. Spectrum Geosurvey are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our growing team based in our Lymington office.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be required to perform a variety of roles within the company and be prepared to travel and work away from home when required. Supported by an experienced and committed team of senior surveyors, the graduate surveyor will develop their skill set to carry out the following roles and responsibilities within our growing company.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Undertake fieldwork for extended periods of time away from home on projects onshore and offshore
• Lead offshore surveys as a Party Chief
• Ability to PM intermediate – complex projects
• Assist in leading data acquisition, maintain accurate records and assist in maintaining quality and consistency of field data, data processing, deliverable creation, and data management.
• Assist Processing and reporting managers with reporting, charting & data management
• Assist Project Managers in project technical matters
• Be a role model for more junior members of staff and lead by a good example
• Be a technical authority on survey equipment and software
• Continual training/development of junior staff and maintaining and updating training/procedural material
• Implementing best practices for handling, maintaining and storing survey equipment as per manufacturer’s instructions or company guidance
• Lead vessel mobilisations and calibrations
• Liaise with clients and organisations throughout the lifecycle of projects
• Line management of more junior staff
• Show a high level of leadership amongst the team
• Supporting and maintaining QHSE standards including BMS documentation
• Undertake data processing when required
• Take the lead of research into new technologies and arrange system/software trials to keep Spectrum on the cutting edge
• Form part of the on call roster for weekend technical support

Required Education/ Experience & Attributes

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Hydrography, Marine Geography, Marine Sciences or a related field
• A high level of competence in data processing, data aquisition, systems integration
• Experience in at least one marine survey acquisition and processing software suite
• Experience of training and mentoring
• Experience with AutoCAD and understanding offsets/rotations to plan, perform and generate reports for Dimensional Control Surveys
• Have at least 3 years working onboard vessels undertaking marine survey operations
• Have lead a small team undertaking various marine survey tasks
• Have lead vessel mobilisations and calibrations
• High level of attention to detail
• High level of computer literacy
• Project Management of projects with intermediate complexity
• Full valid UK driving licence

Core attributes and conduct

• Adhere to moral and ethical principles in all interactions
• Be inclusive, respectful and team-focused
• Being open and honest in communication and operations
• Celebrate other people’s successes – raise each other up
• Contribute to a cooperative and supportive work environment
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of data and company information
• Maintain the highest levels of professionalism within the team
• Providing a positive feedback loop to improve quality and practices
• Take ownership of your training/development
• Work safely – your safety and that of others
• Possess the energy, drive and commitment to further the work of the company

Company Benefits

• 33 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays)
• Private medical insurance programme (Bupa)
• Pension 5% Matched
• Flexible working hours
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Modern, environmentally friendly office with sit down/standing desks
• An Employee Assistance Programme, providing trained wellbeing and counselling practitioners and 24/7 telephone support
• Free eye tests
• Free team lunch on a Wednesday
• Great team culture
• Sport socials