Manager – Offshore Survey Personnel
Location: Norwich, UK / Naples, Italy | Office-Based
About Next Geosolutions
Next Geosolutions is an international marine and offshore services company, providing specialist solutions to the offshore energy and subsea industries. With expertise in geophysical, hydrographic, geotechnical and subsea survey operations, we support complex projects across the global offshore market.
We are looking for an experienced Manager – Offshore Survey Personnel to join our team in either Norwich or Naples.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief of Assets and Operations, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating offshore survey personnel across our geophysical, UXO and positioning survey projects.
Working closely with the Crewing, Crew Planning, QHSE and Project Management teams, you will ensure the availability, competence, compliance and development of our offshore survey workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the assignment of survey personnel, including Surveyors, Data Processors and Party Chiefs, to offshore projects.
- Work with Crew Planning to match personnel skills and experience to project requirements.
- Manage personnel qualifications, certifications, training and development plans.
- Support recruitment and technical vetting of permanent and freelance survey personnel.
- Maintain a database of suitably qualified and technically vetted personnel.
- Monitor personnel performance, welfare and development.
- Coordinate pre-mobilisation briefings and post-project feedback.
- Ensure compliance with relevant company, client and industry requirements, including IMCA, OPITO and GWO.
- Provide workforce availability, utilisation and resource reporting.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in offshore survey operations, ideally covering geophysical, UXO and positioning surveys.
- Previous experience in personnel coordination, crew planning or management.
- Good understanding of survey equipment and software, including QINSy, EIVA, MBES, USBL and INS.
- Knowledge of offshore certification requirements, including BOSIET and offshore medicals.
- Strong communication, organisational and people management skills.
- Experience managing permanent and freelance personnel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and personnel tracking systems.
- A degree or equivalent experience in Hydrographic Surveying, Geoscience, Marine Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
Working Arrangements
- Location: Norwich, UK or Naples, Italy.
- Working Pattern: Office-based, with occasional site visits and travel as required.
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity for an experienced offshore survey professional looking to progress into a management role, combining technical knowledge with personnel management, workforce planning and team development within an international offshore environment.
Interested in joining NextGeo? Get in touch to discuss the opportunity.
Find out more: https://www.nextgeo.eu/
Next Geosolutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, colour, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.
Manager Offshore Survey Personnel in Norwich employer: Next Geosolutions
Next Geosolutions is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering employees the chance to engage in exciting international projects from our Norwich or Naples offices. With a strong emphasis on professional development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and skill enhancement, all while maintaining a flexible hybrid working model that supports work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
