Senior Hydrographic Surveyor

Join Fugro's talented geophysical survey team at our waterfront office in Portchester, where the marine environment is at the heart of what we do.

We are looking for a Senior Hydrographic Surveyor who is ready to take on varied and meaningful offshore projects, from supporting the growth of renewable energy to inspecting subsea pipelines and unexploded ordnance sites.

You will work both at sea on our advanced vessels and onshore with a skilled, collaborative team that values innovation, accuracy, and personal growth.

Every project brings new challenges and opportunities to expand your expertise, and no two days are quite the same.If you are passionate about marine science, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to be part of a team shaping the future of offshore work, Fugro could be a great next step.

We'd love to hear from you.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Acquire hydrographic data using a full suite of instruments, including multibeam echosounders, GNSS, sound velocity profilers, USBL positioning, backscatter, sidescan sonar, seismic, sub-bottom profilers, and magnetometers.


• Lead or support vessel mobilisations and demobilisations, ensuring all survey equipment is prepared and operational.


• Carry out offshore survey operations, assist with back-deck tasks, and perform data coverage checks.
  
  Where necessary, develop infill line plans to maintain data quality and completeness.


• Work closely with the full project team daily, including Project Managers, the data processing team, fellow surveyors, and clients, to ensure smooth project execution.


• Report progress and technical updates directly to the Chief Surveyor, maintaining strong communication across all stages of the survey.


• Working primarily offshore with rotations usually on a four week on, four week off basis.

What you'll need to thrive in this role:

We are interested to hear from you regardless of your level of work experience in the industry.

• A qualification in hydrography, ocean science or closely related subject.


• A technical mindset, with strong problem-solving capabilities.


• Good verbal and written English language skills.


• An ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients.


• Confidence working under pressure.


• A high attention to detail, quality and safety.


• Able to work offshore for periods of up to 4 weeks.


• Experience of industry-standard hydrographic acquisition best practices.


• Offshore/practical experience in survey industries essential.


• Permit to work in the UK and Europe desirable.

About Us

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro's global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips.

Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights.

We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently.

But we're always looking for new talent to take the next step with us.

For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further.

For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

What we offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds.

We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself.

By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you'll be able to do what you do best, better.

Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better.

We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro.

So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude.

But bring your questions and opinions too.

Because to be the world's leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower.

Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength.

Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not.

Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly.

And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard.

Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro's purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world' - and to each other.

Benefits of joining our team

• Extensive career & training opportunities


• Competitive salary


• Contributory pension scheme


• Private medical insurance


• Health cash plan


• Group life assurance


• Group income protection


• Electric car scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted gym membership


• Discounts platform


• The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay


• Long service awards


• Fugro values awards


• Employee referral bonus scheme

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.

Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated

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