Chief Surveyor

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About the Role

As the Chief Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting all technical survey activities within our Offshore Survey and Geomatics (Marine) departments. This role will give you the opportunity to:

Lead and Innovate: Oversee and advise on technical aspects of hydrographic survey operations, including vessel mobilisation, data acquisition, and reporting.
Drive Excellence: Assist with initial technical bid development, equipment and personnel resource planning, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Support and Mentor: Provide ongoing project support to offshore surveyors, manage suppliers, and offer guidance to junior team members.
Enhance Standards: Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of the highest standards in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ).Key Responsibilities

Technical Expertise: Work under industry regulations, advising on hydrographic survey operations and solving technical issues for colleagues and clients.
Client Liaison: Broaden your personal network by liaising with clients to provide technical advice, tenders, and results in appropriate formats.
Project Management: Support the Hydrographic Survey Manager to ensure projects meet milestones and goals.
Team Leadership: Develop leadership skills by heading up a team of technical specialists, providing mentorship and development opportunities.
Quality Assurance: Assist with the QA of projects and ensure compliance with ISO accreditations.HSEQ Responsibilities

Document Review: Act as the authorization point for departmental ISO documents and forms checking these are updated and current
Safety Compliance: Ensure that Health, Safety, Environment & Quality procedures are properly implemented.
Risk Management: Communicate and enforce Health & Safety and Environmental procedures to all personnel on project sites.
Continuous Improvement: Engage with project teams to maintain and improve the high HSEQ standards.Day-to-Day Duties

Technical Oversight: Provide technical support on live projects, including vessel mobilisation and data acquisition.
Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients and attend site meetings as required.
Project Management: Keep project information up to date with ASANA project management software.
Quality Procedures: Assist the Quality Manager with creating technical procedures to support ISO accreditation.Requirements

Expertise: Competence in all hydrographic surveying procedures and use of survey instrumentation and software.
Communication Skills: Excellent communicator at all levels, both internally and externally.
Leadership: Ability to lead a team and be a collaborative team player.Additional Opportunities

Industry Engagement: Stay abreast of technical developments and identify new business opportunities.
Client Development: Assist with client management and business development.
Training and Development: Support the development of a competent team and provide training according to ICES, RICS, or HPAS frameworks.Why Join?

You will have the chance to make a real difference in a company that is growing both in size and reputation. We value dedication, innovation, and a hands-on approach. Your salary will be negotiable based on your experience and will grow as you develop within the company.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now and Join our Journey to Excellence