Hydrographic Surveyor (Varying levels of experience)

Following a period of successful growth, A-2-Sea are looking to recruit Hydrographic Surveyors with varying levels of experience to join their continuously expanding Survey Department.

A-2-Sea place a great emphasis on the individual when assessing suitability for a role. Surveying in the coastal zone is rewarding, but challenging, and in our experience suits people who are hardworking, dynamic, and driven in achieving the objectives of a given project.

 All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Job description:

The position offers a variety of responsibilities that would require the successful candidate to work both offshore away from home and onshore at A-2-Sea’s offices based in Romsey, to deliver all aspects of a project, with opportunities for international travel. The key roles of the position include:

• Planning and preparation of A-2-Sea survey projects.
• Continuous investigation of new technologies, such as UAVs and ASVs to utilise in future projects.
• Mobilisation and calibration of survey equipment to A-2-Sea’s survey vessels as well as vessels of opportunity.
• Acquisition of hydrographic and geophysical data using a variety of survey equipment.
• Data QC.
• Data processing and production of deliverables.
• Report writing and interpretation of results.
• Development of A-2-Sea’s processes and procedures.

Essential experience:

• Experience of a variety of survey equipment including Kongsberg, R2Sonic, Norbit and Reson multibeam systems, positioning systems and USBL systems.
• A higher education degree in hydrographic surveying (ideally IHO Cat-A accredited) or related science-based subject.
• Willing to work away from home for periods of generally 2 to 4 weeks although periods away from home can vary from a few days to a few weeks.
• A proactive approach to achieving tasks.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• A keen interest in working in the coastal zone.
• Experience of working within a team but with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand how their actions impact their surrounding environment and the wider project.
• Possession of a full, valid UK driving licence.

Desirable experience:

• Experience in working on nautical charting, cable route and offshore renewable energy projects in shallow water environments.
• Ability to lead vessel mobilisations.
• User of software including Caris HIPS & SIPS, QPS QINSy, QPS Qimera, BeamWorx AutoClean, QPS Fledermaus and Kongsberg SIS.
• Experience in operating Side Scan Sonar systems with data acquisition and QC.
• Knowledge of GIS software.
• Holds valid offshore medical and sea survival certification.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Hydrographic Surveyors to join and develop a growing and successful Survey Department.  All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.