How you can make your mark
Boskalis has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our expanding UK Survey Team.
The Hydrographic Surveyor is a self-reliant technical professional and is expected to initiate, carry out and report on all topographic and hydrographic survey work for projects. The work may include supervising trainees and local surveyors.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake variety of roles within the company, with guidance, support and training. You must be prepared to travel in the UK and Ireland and work away from home as well as on-site and head office in Fareham. Support and guidance will be given by a highly experienced senior surveyor, allowing for the development and upscaling of skill sets.
Main Tasks
- Setting up, installing, and then independently executing all topographic and hydrographic 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 requires 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
- 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 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 Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in mobilisation of hydrographic equipment and vessels
- Worked within the dredging/marine construction sector
- Experience with Dredgeview software
- Experience with Beamworkx Software
- Drone survey experience
We offer
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: A competitive salary and much more. Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus public holidays (based on a full-time contract), generous pension scheme, additional flexible benefits and other allowances
- Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realise your full potential with training and development through our Boskalis Academy.
- Employee Testimonial - WISSE IS MAKING HIS MARK AS A HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYOR | Boskalis
About Boskalis
Boskalis Westminster, part of the Royal Boskalis Group, specialise in nearshore dredging and construction with the UK survey department supporting works in the UK and Ireland.
Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.
Interested?
Interested? Please apply before 31st March 2025.
Please be aware that if you do not meet the essential criteria, your application will not be considered.
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We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies.
