Online Survey Lead in Southampton

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era. We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.

We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry. We are not your average workplace.

In this role, you’ll lead the online survey team to the delivery of live survey acquisition operations, ensuring data is captured safely, efficiently, and in line with approved technical standards. You’ll manage shift based rotational teams, oversee system performance, and translate technical requirements into consistent, high-quality operational results.

What you will do:

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day survey acquisition activities from the ROC;
• Supervise and support surveyors and acquisition teams during live operations;
• Ensure data quality, integrity and compliance with QA/QC standards and project specifications;
• Monitor real-time system performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain operational continuity;
• Prepare projects for mobilisation, including system checks, configuration and readiness validation;
• Act as the operational interface with Technical Authority – Survey and key project stakeholders;
• Support tender reviews and provide operational input into project planning and delivery;
• Maintain accurate operational reporting, logs and acquisition records;
• Drive standardisation, procedural compliance and continuous improvement across operations.

Key interfaces:

• Technical Authority – Survey (technical governance and escalation);
• Project Management & Project Delivery;
• Offshore Operations and Payload Leads;
• Commercial & Business Development (bids and feasibility input);
• HSEQ (compliance and operational assurance).

What good looks like (KPIs):

• Consistent delivery of acquisition operations to plan, with minimal disruption;
• High data quality with low rework and strong QA/QC performance;
• High system uptime and operational readiness;
• Strong procedural compliance and standardised delivery;
• Effective issue identification, resolution and escalation;
• Successful mobilisation and “right-first-time” project execution;
• Clear team leadership, communication and performance across shifts;
• Ongoing contribution to operational and workflow improvements.

Who you are:

• Strong experience in survey acquisition across offshore and/or remote operations;
• Proven leadership of online survey teams in a live operational environment;
• Solid understanding of survey systems, sensors and acquisition workflows;
• Strong focus on data quality, operational discipline and delivery standards;
• Confident decision-maker, able to resolve issues in real time and under pressure;
• Effective communicator who can bridge technical, operational and project teams.

Salary for this position: Up to £90,000 per annum. The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

What you can expect: At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive. There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.