Due to the continued expansion of our portfolio of survey services, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Hydrographic Surveyor / Party Chief to join our team and support operational and QA processes.
The successful candidate will assist the management team with the running of the Hydrographic Survey Department, managing delegated projects to meet agreed timescales and client expectations, and supervising, training, and developing staff within the hydrographic survey team.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Support the management team in the efficient running of the department.
* Act as Party Chief on specific projects.
* Maintain effective lines of communication with management, colleagues, and clients.
* Make decisions and possess a can-do attitude.
* Provide technical knowledge to the commercial team to assist with tendering and inquiries.
* Participate in the supervision and training of Hydrographic Surveyors / Graduate Hydrographic Surveyors.
* Undertake hydrographic surveys including client liaison, on-site data collection, post-processing, analysis, presentation, charting, and reporting of survey data, acting as Project Lead when required.
* Co-ordinate and progress survey activities in accordance with Scope of Work, Technical Specifications, and relevant procedures to ensure compliance with QA processes.
* Assist with vessel and survey equipment mobilization/maintenance to ensure that calibration, certification, and servicing routines are completed in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards.
* Maintain and take responsibility for a healthy and safe working environment and work in accordance with company policy and statutory requirements at all times, ensuring compliance by junior staff.
Essential Criteria:
Candidates should have a degree in a survey/marine-related discipline and/or professional accreditation (e.g., IHO Cat A, RICS, MCInstCES, or MIMarEST) and demonstrable relevant industry experience at senior level.
* Experience in QPS QiNSY, Qimera, Fledermaus, Hypack, EIVA NaviSuite, and Chesapeake SonarWiz acquisition & processing software packages.
* Acquisition and processing of Multibeam & Singlebeam Bathymetry and data from Side-scan Sonar, Magnetometer, Geophysical & LiDAR Sensors.
* CAD & GIS skills are essential.
* Demonstrable relevant industry experience at senior level.
* Effective decision-making skills and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
* Boat handling experience; RYA/MCA Commercial endorsement advantageous.
* Driving License and ability to tow trailers up to 3,500kg.
* Ability to spend periods of time away from home is essential.
Candidates must live within (or be willing to relocate to) a commutable distance of the company’s head office in Irvine. Alternatively, expressions of interest for posts based at a new subsidiary office in Edinburgh would be welcomed.
This is a full-time position for a focused team player, and in return, an attractive salary package is offered, with a generous holiday entitlement, company pension scheme, and a professional working environment within a progressive survey company.
To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@aspectsurveys.com.
Please note that applications via recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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