Senior Hydrographic Surveyor
Our client, a multidisciplinary Marine and Environmental Surveying company based in Bridgend, South Wales is seeking a Senior Hydrographic Surveyor to join their team.
This is a full-time permanent position, working Monday to Friday 9:00-17:30.
This is an office-based role with 80-120 days offshore. currently 3 weeks on-call, 3 weeks office based. Undertaking 80-120 field days a year.
You must live or be willing to relocate to a commutable distance of the office in Bridgend, South Wales
As the Senior Hydrographic Surveyor, you will be responsible for the mobilisation and calibration of survey equipment, acquisition, data processing and QA/QC of data.
Desirable Skills Experience:
1. Relevant degree with a minimum 4 years of industry experience, in a similar role.
2. Good experience in Hydrographic and Geophysical surveys in a leading role.
3. Knowledge of industry standard software packages QINSy, PDS2000, POSPac MMS, Trimble Business Centre, Caris HIPS and SIPS, Geosoft Oasis Montaj, AutoCAD and QGIS.
4. Previous knowledge of Multibeam data processing, GNSS data processing, Geophysical data processing, UXO data processing along with tidal theory, acoustic theory and geodesy.
5. Geophysical survey background would be an advantage.
6. Proficient in Microsoft packages (Word/Excel)
7. Current holder of or working towards commercially endorsed RYA/MCA Powerboat Advanced or above.
8. Good teamwork and communication skills.
9. Fluent in English language both oral and written.
10. Problem solving initiative and flexibility.
11. Full Clean Driving License.
As a senior member of the team, your role will involve client liaison, Party Chief activities, survey execution and mentoring for less experienced surveyors. You will develop your leadership abilities to maximise the efficiency of the vessel and crew and always demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to working practises, essential in the nearshore survey market.
Job brief:
12. Mobilisation and demobilisation of survey equipment, including calibrations and verifications.
13. Equipment interfacing and tune-up for all equipment onboard.
14. Multi-role online surveyor, collecting data including MBES, SSS, Magnetometer, SBP.
15. Survey equipment maintenance.
16. Working daily from mainly UK ports for several weeks at the time.
17. Be part of the Company field rota, currently 3 weeks on-call, 3 weeks office based. Undertaking 80-120 field days a year.
18. Office and field office data processing and reporting.
19. Liaising with clients and understanding their technical specifications for projects.
20. Supporting Principal Surveyors and Project Managers in delivering jobs to client specifications, end to end.
21. Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with company IMS systems.
22. Mentoring and training of less experienced surveyors.
23. Potential for skippering opportunities or development.
Our client offers:
24. A company pension scheme and life assurance
25. and access to private healthcare through Bupa*
* where applicable (dependent on contract type)
26. Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realise your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities be that onshore or offshore.