Hydrographic Surveyor

Make your mark as a Hydrographic Surveyor at Boskalis!

The Hydrographic Surveyor is a self reliant technical professional and is expected to initiate, carry out and report on all Hydrographic and topographic survey work for projects.

Main Tasks:

• Setting up, installing, and then independently executing all hydrographic and topographic survey work for a project in-line with the safety, health, environment and quality standards.
• Assist Project managers in the running of projects of varying size.
• Interact with dredging plant which require survey input.
• Administering the project survey data, performing all relevant calibrations, and reporting within the company QA system
• Solving technical survey problems during a project.
• Supervising trainees and junior surveyors.
• Staying informed about survey related trends and developments and suggesting improvements to the Survey Operations Manager on a detailed level.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

Essential 

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, such as: Hydrography, Marine Geography, Marine Science, Land Survey or related field.
• 3 years + experience in near and/or offshore survey industry.
• Detailed and experience based knowledge of multibeam and topographic systems.
• Experience in the use of Beamworkx and/or Qinsy (QPS software).
• Knowledge of MS office (specifically Word and Excel).
• The capability to lead data acquisition, equipment installation and mobilisations.
• The ability to work independently, with a proactive mentality.
• Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK.

Desirable 

• Previous experience in mobilisation of Hydrographic equipment and vessels.
• Work within the dredging/marine construction sector
• Dredgeview Software experience
• Drone (LiDAR/Photogrammetry) survey experience

What you can expect:

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
• Rewarding conditions: As well as offering a competitive salary we give industry leading benefits, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (based on a full-time contract), a generous pension package, with the opportunity to add flexible benefits.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realise your full potential with training and development through our Boskalis Academy

Extra Information:

• Your team: Reporting to the Survey Manager in the Survey department.
• Where you will work: We have multiple roles based in the Liverpool/NW area, Harwich area and across the UK.
• Full/part-time job: Full time job
• Permanent/Fixed Term: This is a permanent position.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Interested? 

Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your motivation letter and CV on our careers site.

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please note that the position may be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies
We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies.