Senior Hydrographic Surveyor

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. The Senior Surveyor will develop their skill set to carry out the following tasks within our growing company:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 33 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays)
• Private Medical Insurance (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