At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead survey operations while progressing towards project management responsibilities.
- Company: Dynamic UK-based company with a focus on offshore and nearshore projects.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, private healthcare, pension plan, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting progression path from Party Chief to Project Manager.
- Why this job: Join a team where you can grow your career and make an impact in the field.
- Qualifications: Experience in offshore surveying, strong EIVA and GIS skills required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
UK-based | Permanent | Occasional Offshore Travel
We are looking for an experienced Party Chief / Senior Surveyor who is looking to progress beyond offshore survey operations and develop towards a Project Management role, while retaining occasional involvement in offshore and nearshore projects.
The Role
The successful candidate will combine technical survey responsibilities with increasing involvement in project planning, client liaison, tendering, documentation and project coordination.
The aim is to provide a clear progression
Party Chief / Senior Surveyor → Project Surveyor → Project Manager
The position offers a balance between office-based project responsibilities and occasional offshore trips, providing the opportunity to remain connected to field operations while developing broader project management experience.
If you are an experienced senior survey professional with strong EIVA and GIS skills and are ready for the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you.
- Proven experience as a Party Chief / Senior Surveyor in offshore and/or nearshore survey operations.
- Strong proficiency in the EIVA Suite – essential.
- Good understanding of the full survey project lifecycle, from tendering and planning through mobilisation, acquisition, QC, reporting and final delivery.
- Strong GIS capability with QGIS and /or Arcgis
- Experience in survey reporting, technical documentation and client deliverables.
- Practical experience with MBES, SSS, SBP and positioning systems, including exposure to USBL and LBL operations.
- Beamworx experience is desirable but not essential.
- Strong understanding of survey data workflows, QC and project documentation.
- Good communication skills with the ability to work with clients, project teams and offshore personnel.
- A genuine ambition to develop into a Project Management position.
- British Citizen or UK ILR holder, with unrestricted right to work in the UK.
- Degree In Hydrography , CAT B or CAT A certified preferable
- Hybrid working options.
- Car salary sacrifice scheme
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Pension Plan
- Life Assurance
- Training & Development
- Opportunities for career development.
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Party Chief / Senior Surveyor employer: Interocean
Join a forward-thinking company based in Aberdeen, where your expertise as a Party Chief / Senior Surveyor will be valued and nurtured. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer clear pathways to advance into Project Management roles while enjoying a balanced work culture that includes both office-based responsibilities and occasional offshore travel. Our commitment to your development is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes, private healthcare, and a supportive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
