Project Surveyor

Hydrographic Society UK & Ireland; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine surveying company is seeking a full-time Project Surveyor based in Aberdeen with remote working options. The role involves managing various phases of project lifecycles from planning to execution, ensuring quality standards, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have offshore survey industry experience. The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong teamwork skills. This is an opportunity to enhance your career in a dynamic environment with a focus on marine excellence.

Qualifications

• Offshore survey industry experience as a Senior Surveyor and/or Party Chief.
• Valid passport required for international travel.
• High degree of accuracy and precision in tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete technical lifecycle of projects.
• Write survey method statements and procedures.
• Oversee technical project execution.
• Identify and mitigate risks for assigned projects.
• Coordinate offshore staff and equipment mobilization.

Skills

Team-oriented

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Ability to present materials professionally

Ability to work independently

Ability to work within teams

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

UTEC, Acteon’s Geo-services business line, harnesses data to optimise designs, save time and maximise your project’s economic value by providing a holistic understanding of the marine environment. Our insights underpin customers’ decision-making from design to asset life extension, ensuring every decision delivers.

UTEC are looking to hire a Project Surveyor on a full time, permanent basis. The preferred location would be based at their facility in Aberdeen, however, willing to consider remote working for the ideal candidate. The Project Surveyor will provide technical survey expertise while assisting Project Managers to achieve safe and profitable execution of assigned projects. They will initiate and coordinate communication between all concerned parties including customers, suppliers, and both onshore and offshore Company staff. The Project Surveyor will contribute in continually monitoring and improving procedures to ensure quality results are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete technical lifecycle of projects, from award phase, through planning, execution, monitoring, completion and closeout phases, as well as post-completion evaluation and review.
• Participation in project risk assessments prior to mobilisation.
• Write survey method statements and procedures at both bid and operational phase of projects.
• Oversee technical project execution and be responsible for vessel survey operations, documentation, and QC of offshore deliverables.
• Participate in quality control of final deliverables to client.
• Assist PM in advising Operations Management of personnel requirements for projects.
• Assist PM in sourcing project equipment both internally and externally for project execution.
• Liaise with clients on Company execution of projects and recording of key performance indicators.
• Identify and mitigate potential technical, commercial, QHSE risks for assigned projects.
• Administer and manage specific project tasks.
• Liaise with internal logistics personnel to coordinate offshore staff and equipment mobilisation.
• Conduct site and client visits as required.
• Utilise the appropriate procedures, work instructions, and forms within the IMS to properly facilitate compliance with company standards.
• Provide technical input to bidding process as required.
• Promote company services during day-to-day contact with existing and potential clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required.
• Offshore survey industry experience as a Senior Surveyor and/or Party Chief required.
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Ability to competently and professionally present project materials in client meetings, as well as identify and mitigate client concerns.
• Ability to work both independently and within teams.
• Must hold a valid passport free from status or restrictive conditions that preclude travel to and work in countries where the Company routinely operates.