Senior Surveyor
40 Hours
Closing date: 15 January 2026
WHY SHORELINE?
Established in 1998 and based in Dorset, Shoreline Surveys has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality hydrographic and geophysical surveys across the UK and Ireland. Our expertise encompasses nearshore, inshore, port, harbour, river, reservoir, and inland water body surveys. With over 2,500 completed projects, we pride ourselves on our professional, quality-driven, and safety-focused approach.
In March 2025, Shoreline Surveys became part of Ocean Ecology – a leading marine environmental consultancy and a subsidiary of DNV, a global leader in assurance and risk management. Joining Shoreline Surveys at this exciting time offers the opportunity to be a key part of our planned growth within a forward-thinking global organisation, recognised for its trusted position across the blue economy.
WHY APPLY?
This role will provide unique opportunities to work in and help shape a growing and dynamic organisation alongside a passionate team of hydrographic specialists. We offer industry-competitive salaries commensurate with experience, offering cycle to work and electric car scheme (personal), training opportunities and a flexible working policy.
SENIOR SURVEYOR
This position combines both office and field responsibilities, offering the chance to contribute to a wide range of hydrographic and geophysical projects. You’ll be engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle, from planning and data acquisition through processing, quality control, and final deliverables. The role covers a diverse suite of surveying techniques, including multibeam and single-beam echosounders, side-scan sonar, magnetometers, sub-bottom profilers, vessel-mounted and aerial LiDAR, as well as photogrammetric survey methods.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and manage project logistics, risk assessments, equipment hire, and accommodation
- Schedule and allocate survey staff, manage priorities and timelines
- Provide remote and on-site support to field teams
- Perform complex data processing and rigorous QC
- Write reports and produce final client deliverables
- Install, configure, calibrate, and maintain survey systems (patch tests, latency, SVPs, etc.)
- Manage vessel/equipment defects and servicing schedules
- Develop and review standard operating procedures
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
- Degree (2:1 or better) in hydrographic surveying or closely related subject, or a Masters (Distinction) in directly relevant subject.
- At least 2 years’ hands-on experience with single-beam and multibeam systems
- Proven ability to install and accurately offset multibeam systems
- Proficiency in industry-standard acquisition and processing software (e.g. QPS Qinsy, Hypack, Caris, POSPac, etc.) and CAD packages
- Experience working on vessels under 12 m
- Full UK driving licence
- Willing to spend time in the field as required
- Live (or willing to relocate) within 30–45 minutes commute of DT2 postcode
Desirable:
- Previous Senior Surveyor experience or clear potential to step up from existing position to fulfil this role with training
- Hypack experience
- Side-scan, sub-bottom, or magnetometer data collection, processing and QC
- Boat handling qualifications and/or experience towing trailers up to 3,500 kg (BE category an advantage)
- UAS (drone) pilot qualification
WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
The position will be based at the Shoreline Surveys office when not undertaking fieldwork, working closely with the wider team. As part of the role, you will be required to carry out survey work away from home, typically averaging 4–8 overnight stays per month.
HOW TO APPLY?
To apply for the role, please submit your CV and covering letter to recruitment@ocean-ecology.com. Closing date for applications: 15th January 2026.
* Please note we may close this position earlier if we find a successful candidate.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.