Party Chief / Senior Surveyor in Aberdeen

We are looking for reliable, structured, and flexible individuals to join our team as a Party Chief / Senior Surveyor. If you take responsibility for delivering high-quality work on time, act with strong ethical standards, and thrive in a dynamic work environment, this role could be a great fit for you. This is an offshore position.

What You'll Do

• Operate Survey Equipment: Use state-of-the-art technology to collect, analyse, and record data to the highest standards, ensuring everything is accurate and up to regulations. Prepare, use, and maintain all relevant survey logs, documentation and reports. Monitor real-time displays; examine calibration, data plots and charts/maps. Be familiar with equipment lists, checklists, service reports, and confirm that there is no shortage of equipment and parts.
• Focus on Safety: Report and follow up deficiencies, damaged equipment, safety hazards, or incidents by using the appropriate reporting system (e.g., failure/breakdown, SJA, non-conformity).
• Collaboration is Key: Work alongside survey personnel onshore and offshore, ROV crew, Shift Supervisors and management to ensure smooth operations, while providing input and suggestions for improvements in team performance and operations. Manage and run a professional survey team offshore to ensure the highest standard of project deliverable.
• Maintain Equipment: Keep survey-related equipment in excellent working condition, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Reporting & Problem-Solving: Report key findings to senior team members, identify issues, and actively contribute to solutions that optimise our workflows.
• Innovation Focus: Get hands-on with the latest in survey technology and contribute to the development of new systems in renewable energy, offshore decommissioning, and more.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Hydrographic Survey, Geomatics, or a similar field.
• Experience in Surveying or Hydrographic Surveying.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Document Control Systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Permanent residency in the UK is required for this role.

Is this the perfect role for you, but you don't meet every single requirement? We value the right person over a perfect match to a job description. Research shows that underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed requirement, and we don’t want that to hold great talent back, so we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Apply and implement company HSEQ procedures.
• Ensure survey team adhere to company, project and regulatory guidance.
• Plan and perform Risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Guide and instruct junior personnel in use of equipment and survey principles.
• Assist junior personnel working through their DOF competency scheme.
• Assess calibration requirements and ensure all systems and sensors are in calibration.
• Understand IT systems and networking.
• Ensure Data Management on project is being run correctly.
• Conduct fair personnel assessments.
• Supervise and manage the survey team.
• Ensure all documentation and deliverables are kept up to date and as per company and project procedures.
• Report effectively to onshore management team and to clients offshore.
• Show effective leadership.
• Prepare offshore survey reports.
• Ensure any handovers are updated both on and offshore.
• Verify all systems are working as expected and give guidance of any necessary changes or improvements.
• Show respect to all you work with.

If you’re excited to be a part of a company that cares about our planet and is passionate about your personal growth, apply today and start your journey with DOF. We believe in you, and we’re ready to support your growth every step of the way!

At DOF, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that a team with different perspectives is key to driving innovation and success.

Benefits

• Well-being: With a modern fleet of vessels, we focus on your comfort and well-being while on the job.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Values: Our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Safety create a collaborative environment where everyone’s opinions are heard.
• Growth & Innovation: Join us as we explore exciting fields like photogrammetry, digital twinning, and floating wind positioning systems.