Graduate Survey Engineer (Oceanographic)

Job Description

Step into a role that places you at the heart of metocean operations and offshore survey work. As a Graduate Survey Engineer based in Portchester, Hampshire you will contribute to the successful delivery of complex marine projects while developing your technical capability and professional confidence. This position offers the chance to work with advanced metocean equipment, support offshore campaigns and play an active part in project planning and execution.

You will join a team that works closely with operations and project management to deliver high quality data and reliable offshore services for clients. The role combines hands on fieldwork with meaningful responsibility in the office, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills across equipment management, survey support, reporting and client interaction. If you are ready for a career that blends technical challenge with offshore adventure, this position offers a rewarding path forward.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Use, maintain and troubleshoot metocean equipment including wave buoys, tide gauges and meteorological stations

• Keep accurate equipment records and ensure all assets are handled with care

• Support and eventually supervise survey work, including mobilisation and demobilisation

• Mentor newer team members in survey tasks and safe working practices

• Identify safe working methods and carry out dynamic risk assessments

• Help improve survey practices and report safety observations

• Assist project managers with planning survey operations and liaising with vessel crews

• Support decisions on equipment and mooring purchases

• Complete required health, safety, quality and environmental documentation

• Take responsibility for small projects or act as a deputy on larger ones

• Maintain routine client communication

• Provide technical and operational input for tendering

• Carry out office RCMP duty, including out of hours

• Troubleshoot operational issues and look for ways to improve safety and efficiency

• Write and review operational, technical and data analysis reports

• Peer review survey documentation and log sheets

• Process datasets, create clear data displays and compare results with other sources

• Follow company health, safety and quality systems and minimise environmental impact

• Maintain a positive and professional approach to work and support colleagues

What you’ll need to thrive in this role:

• A bachelor’s degree in oceanography, science, instrumentation, engineering, electrical or mechanical disciplines or an equivalent vocational qualification

• Intermediate knowledge of oceanographic and metocean principles

• Proficient communication skills

• Valid Global Wind Organisation or Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training certification an advantage

• Valid first aid certification

• Valid offshore medical certification such as OGUK or ENG1 an advantage

• Working at height certification an advantage an advantage

• Slinger and signaller certification an advantage

• A full driving licence is essential

• Proficiency in English

• Ability to travel offshore for approximately seventy to one hundred days per year, including time away during weekdays and weekends

• Ability to provide out of hours support when required

• Physical and medical fitness suitable for offshore work

• A positive and professional attitude toward colleagues, clients and work tasks

• Willingness to support teamwork and take on additional duties when needed

• Commitment to high standards of health, safety and environmental performance

• Ability to use company reporting platforms for safety observations and incident reporting

• Prior offshore experience, whether recreational or professional, is a significant advantage .